YEARLY HIGH
1043.2148 COP
YEARLY LOW
849.7626 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
923.7854 COP

2012 BRL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 1043.2148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 849.7626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 193.4522 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1032.3551 to the December average rate of 861.5321, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1043.2148 was down 11.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 1176.5060, 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 26,080,370 COP
2011 Average 27,647,439 COP
Yearly Trough Low 21,244,065 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,836,305.34 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1053.7177
844.0607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to COP 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 965.4996, compared to 882.0711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 83.4285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 965.4996
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 882.0711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 67.9659 COP (High: 1030.9827 / Low: 963.0168). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.7801 COP (High: 1043.2148 / Low: 1030.4347).

March Spread (Volatile) ±67.9659
February Spread (Stable) ±12.7801

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 50.6776 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -50.6776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1036.2463) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1129.7894), the exchange rate shifted by -93.5432 (-8.28%).

2012 Avg (February) 1036.2463
2011 Avg (February) 1129.7894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1042.1191 1018.3247 1032.3551
February 1043.2148 1030.4347 1036.2463
March 1030.9827 963.0168 985.5687
April 980.4328 930.4370 956.9606
May 932.1903 881.5730 906.7598
June 903.6573 861.8499 875.1071
July 892.8195 869.6733 879.6743
August 903.4667 876.0742 890.6295
September 897.9090 883.9823 889.8905
October 901.7137 879.4644 889.0473
November 900.3315 859.6891 881.6530
December 868.8016 849.7626 861.5321