2012 BRL to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1716 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.9359 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0283 BBD

2012 BRL to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1.1716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.9359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2357 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1176 to the December average rate of 0.9613, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1716 was down 10.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 29,291 BBD

2011 Average 29,969 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 23,398 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,893.10 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1829

0.9412

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BBD 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 1.0775, compared to 0.9791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0775

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0876 BBD (High: 1.0526 / Low: 0.9650). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 BBD (High: 0.9899 / Low: 0.9783).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0876

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0693 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.1628) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1997), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0369 (-3.08%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.1628

2011 Avg (February) 1.1997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1501	1.0698	1.1176
February	1.1716	1.1510	1.1628
March	1.1607	1.0936	1.1168
April	1.0980	1.0568	1.0801
May	1.0526	0.9650	1.0108
June	0.9899	0.9588	0.9770
July	1.0044	0.9757	0.9860
August	0.9931	0.9760	0.9868
September	0.9938	0.9802	0.9868
October	0.9899	0.9783	0.9851
November	0.9848	0.9460	0.9685
December	0.9781	0.9359	0.9613