YEARLY HIGH
0.5837 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.4496 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5308 CHF

2011 BRL to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BRL to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.5837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 0.4496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1341 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5704 to the December average rate of 0.5077, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.5837 was down 8.41% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.6372, 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 14,592 CHF
2010 Average 14,806 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 11,239 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,352.98 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.5786
0.4806
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to CHF 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 0.5553, compared to 0.5063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0651 CHF (High: 0.5146 / Low: 0.4496). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 CHF (High: 0.5363 / Low: 0.5226).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0651
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0379 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 0.5699) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.5827), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0127 (-2.19%).

2011 Avg (February) 0.5699
2010 Avg (February) 0.5827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5790 0.5612 0.5704
February 0.5837 0.5559 0.5699
March 0.5644 0.5384 0.5542
April 0.5791 0.5493 0.5667
May 0.5497 0.5308 0.5416
June 0.5363 0.5226 0.5292
July 0.5446 0.5077 0.5267
August 0.5146 0.4496 0.4888
September 0.5271 0.4767 0.5004
October 0.5209 0.4846 0.5061
November 0.5184 0.4902 0.5079
December 0.5165 0.5023 0.5077