YEARLY HIGH
0.5285 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.4296 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4789 CAD

2013 BRL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BRL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.5285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.4296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0989 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4881 to the December average rate of 0.4533, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5285 was down 9.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5844, 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 13,213 CAD
2012 Average 12,844 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 10,740 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,472.81 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5228
0.4374
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 0.5001, compared to 0.4577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0262 CAD (High: 0.4679 / Low: 0.4417). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 CAD (High: 0.4594 / Low: 0.4460).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0262
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0265 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.5157) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5547), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0391 (-7.04%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.5157
2012 Avg (March) 0.5547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5040 0.4822 0.4881
February 0.5198 0.5010 0.5108
March 0.5285 0.5033 0.5157
April 0.5148 0.5012 0.5095
May 0.5055 0.4863 0.5016
June 0.4855 0.4628 0.4751
July 0.4723 0.4517 0.4625
August 0.4544 0.4296 0.4445
September 0.4679 0.4417 0.4563
October 0.4790 0.4643 0.4730
November 0.4652 0.4481 0.4565
December 0.4594 0.4460 0.4533