YEARLY HIGH
476.6526 CDF
YEARLY LOW
377.0532 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
429.3065 CDF

2013 BRL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BRL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 476.6526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 377.0532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 99.5993 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 453.2977 to the December average rate of 393.4052, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 476.6526 was down 11.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 540.8838, 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 11,916,314 CDF
2012 Average 11,815,893 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 9,426,331 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,489,983.05 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

473.4532
386.1281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to CDF 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 453.8214, compared to 404.7915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 49.0298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 453.8214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 404.7915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 32.3873 CDF (High: 420.6653 / Low: 388.2780). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0351 CDF (High: 469.2802 / Low: 461.2451).

September Spread (Volatile) ±32.3873
February Spread (Stable) ±8.0351

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 28.6208 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.6208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 466.1761) against the same month in 2012 (average: 511.6171), the exchange rate shifted by -45.4410 (-8.88%).

2013 Avg (March) 466.1761
2012 Avg (March) 511.6171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 463.5275 449.7414 453.2977
February 469.2802 461.2451 465.9249
March 476.6526 456.0551 466.1761
April 466.5519 453.3321 460.5222
May 461.5611 431.8018 452.8140
June 432.4125 411.0851 424.1932
July 414.6018 402.9250 409.5369
August 405.2884 377.0532 393.5125
September 420.6653 388.2780 407.6128
October 426.0562 416.2731 422.3536
November 412.0765 394.3544 402.3283
December 399.5150 386.5226 393.4052