YEARLY HIGH
1.4188 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.1465 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2821 BRL

2012 BGN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 1.4188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 1.1465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2723 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1799 to the December average rate of 1.3949, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4188 was up 9.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2950, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,094 BRL
2011 Average 5,946 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 5,733 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,361.50 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4183
1.1384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 1.2333, compared to 1.3309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0976 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0808 BRL (High: 1.2355 / Low: 1.1547). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0279 BRL (High: 1.3616 / Low: 1.3337).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0808
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0279

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0346 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.3949) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2360), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1589 (+12.86%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.3949
2011 Avg (December) 1.2360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2355 1.1547 1.1799
February 1.1833 1.1465 1.1617
March 1.2430 1.1634 1.2082
April 1.2778 1.2184 1.2452
May 1.3404 1.2696 1.2958
June 1.3264 1.2794 1.3088
July 1.3130 1.2584 1.2743
August 1.3135 1.2647 1.2837
September 1.3558 1.3049 1.3317
October 1.3616 1.3337 1.3465
November 1.4036 1.3268 1.3542
December 1.4188 1.3741 1.3949