YEARLY HIGH
1.0277 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.8216 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9308 BBD

2013 BRL to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BRL to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 1.0277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.8216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2061 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9840 to the December average rate of 0.8522, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0277 was down 12.29% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1716, 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 25,692 BBD
2012 Average 25,696 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 20,540 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,151.83 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0293
0.8361
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 0.9848, compared to 0.8768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0701 BBD (High: 0.9086 / Low: 0.8386). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 BBD (High: 1.0205 / Low: 1.0037).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0701
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0630 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0630

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.0072) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1168), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1096 (-9.81%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.0072
2012 Avg (March) 1.1168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0054 0.9764 0.9840
February 1.0205 1.0037 1.0132
March 1.0277 0.9895 1.0072
April 1.0156 0.9879 1.0004
May 0.9971 0.9397 0.9835
June 0.9397 0.8894 0.9205
July 0.8991 0.8782 0.8888
August 0.8807 0.8216 0.8549
September 0.9086 0.8386 0.8811
October 0.9243 0.8996 0.9131
November 0.8917 0.8570 0.8708
December 0.8656 0.8383 0.8522