2012 BRL to CNY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BRL to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BRL to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 3.6902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 2.9188.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7714 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5292 to the December average rate of 3.0002, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.6902 was down 12.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.1964, 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 CNY 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 3.4039, compared to 3.0852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3186 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.2616 CNY (High: 3.6325 / Low: 3.3709). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0414 CNY (High: 3.1386 / Low: 3.0972).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.2092 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 3.6629) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.9467), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2838 (-7.19%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6325 | 3.3709 | 3.5292 |
| February | 3.6902 | 3.6294 | 3.6629 |
| March | 3.6553 | 3.4464 | 3.5242 |
| April | 3.4595 | 3.3190 | 3.4039 |
| May | 3.3148 | 3.0553 | 3.1946 |
| June | 3.1499 | 3.0480 | 3.1084 |
| July | 3.1903 | 3.1036 | 3.1415 |
| August | 3.1565 | 3.0988 | 3.1378 |
| September | 3.1386 | 3.0972 | 3.1191 |
| October | 3.1277 | 3.0685 | 3.0904 |
| November | 3.0788 | 2.9475 | 3.0225 |
| December | 3.0548 | 2.9188 | 3.0002 |