2012 BOB to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3057 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.2470 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2812 BRL

2012 BOB to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.3057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.2470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0586 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2597 to the December average rate of 0.2978, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3057 was up 11.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,528 BRL

2011 Average 1,201 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 1,235 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 293.22 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3026

0.2446

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.2699, compared to 0.2926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2699

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0218 BRL (High: 0.2978 / Low: 0.2760). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 BRL (High: 0.2923 / Low: 0.2893).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.2978) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2663), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0315 (+11.84%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2978

2011 Avg (December) 0.2663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2716	0.2524	0.2597
February	0.2515	0.2470	0.2494
March	0.2649	0.2494	0.2596
April	0.2749	0.2636	0.2687
May	0.2978	0.2760	0.2866
June	0.3012	0.2904	0.2953
July	0.2940	0.2848	0.2908
August	0.2932	0.2884	0.2903
September	0.2928	0.2885	0.2905
October	0.2923	0.2893	0.2906
November	0.3025	0.2902	0.2955
December	0.3057	0.2927	0.2978