2012 BBD to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0685 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.8535 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9766 BRL

2012 BBD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 1.0685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.8535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2150 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8952 to the December average rate of 1.0403, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0685 was up 12.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,342 BRL

2011 Average 4,184 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 4,267 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,074.82 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0584

0.8420

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to BRL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.9317, compared to 1.0215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9317

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0863 BRL (High: 1.0363 / Low: 0.9500). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 BRL (High: 1.0222 / Low: 1.0102).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0863

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0352 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.0403) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9179), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1225 (+13.34%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.0403

2011 Avg (December) 0.9179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9348	0.8695	0.8952
February	0.8688	0.8535	0.8600
March	0.9144	0.8615	0.8958
April	0.9462	0.9107	0.9260
May	1.0363	0.9500	0.9898
June	1.0430	1.0102	1.0236
July	1.0249	0.9956	1.0142
August	1.0246	1.0070	1.0134
September	1.0203	1.0063	1.0134
October	1.0222	1.0102	1.0151
November	1.0570	1.0154	1.0326
December	1.0685	1.0224	1.0403