2012 BRL to BTN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BRL to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BRL to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 29.0547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 24.4132.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6415 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.5993 to the December average rate of 26.2740, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 29.0547 was up 0.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 28.9249, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BRL to BTN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 28.0115, compared to 26.0429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9686 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 2.4165 BTN (High: 27.5230 / Low: 25.1065). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4344 BTN (High: 25.5487 / Low: 25.1143).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.9839 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 28.6374) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27.2565), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3809 (+5.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.9896 | 28.3106 | 28.5993 |
| February | 29.0547 | 28.2475 | 28.6374 |
| March | 28.8640 | 27.5672 | 28.1097 |
| April | 28.1605 | 27.6147 | 27.9104 |
| May | 28.0274 | 27.0021 | 27.4710 |
| June | 27.7494 | 26.9840 | 27.3411 |
| July | 27.5230 | 25.1065 | 26.3571 |
| August | 25.5487 | 25.1143 | 25.3764 |
| September | 26.8165 | 24.6887 | 25.6119 |
| October | 26.5767 | 24.4132 | 26.0939 |
| November | 26.7936 | 25.8370 | 26.5441 |
| December | 26.8143 | 25.4277 | 26.2740 |