YEARLY HIGH
0.5844 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.4650 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5140 CAD

2012 BRL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.5844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.4650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1194 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5665 to the December average rate of 0.4761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5844 was down 5.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6207, 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 14,611 CAD
2011 Average 14,801 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 11,626 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,984.83 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5904
0.4657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to CAD 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 0.5417, compared to 0.4863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0302 CAD (High: 0.5738 / Low: 0.5436). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 CAD (High: 0.4857 / Low: 0.4801).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0302
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.5800) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5921), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0121 (-2.04%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.5800
2011 Avg (February) 0.5921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5755 0.5456 0.5665
February 0.5844 0.5724 0.5800
March 0.5738 0.5436 0.5547
April 0.5485 0.5209 0.5362
May 0.5181 0.4941 0.5103
June 0.5115 0.4943 0.5022
July 0.5092 0.4890 0.4997
August 0.4937 0.4824 0.4899
September 0.4857 0.4801 0.4830
October 0.4927 0.4790 0.4861
November 0.4913 0.4699 0.4829
December 0.4869 0.4650 0.4761