YEARLY HIGH
1.2171 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.9731 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0790 BRL

2013 BBD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 1.2171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.9731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2441 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0164 to the December average rate of 1.1735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2171 was up 13.91% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0685, 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 6,086 BRL
2012 Average 4,885 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 4,865 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,220.31 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1921
0.9683
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 1.0166, compared to 1.1414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0920 BRL (High: 1.1925 / Low: 1.1006). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 BRL (High: 0.9963 / Low: 0.9799).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0920
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0404 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 1.1703) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0134), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1569 (+15.48%).

2013 Avg (August) 1.1703
2012 Avg (August) 1.0134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0242 0.9946 1.0164
February 0.9963 0.9799 0.9870
March 1.0106 0.9731 0.9930
April 1.0123 0.9846 0.9997
May 1.0642 1.0029 1.0170
June 1.1243 1.0642 1.0868
July 1.1387 1.1122 1.1252
August 1.2171 1.1355 1.1703
September 1.1925 1.1006 1.1356
October 1.1116 1.0820 1.0952
November 1.1669 1.1215 1.1486
December 1.1929 1.1552 1.1735