YEARLY HIGH
0.4448 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3602 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3997 EUR

2012 BRL to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.4448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.3602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0846 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4331 to the December average rate of 0.3664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4448 was down 2.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4580, 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 11,120 EUR
2011 Average 10,757 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 9,004 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,116.17 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4466
0.3591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to EUR 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 0.4150, compared to 0.3843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0287 EUR (High: 0.4424 / Low: 0.4137). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 EUR (High: 0.3829 / Low: 0.3749).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0287
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.4394) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4394), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.01%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.4394
2011 Avg (February) 0.4394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4424 0.4137 0.4331
February 0.4448 0.4323 0.4394
March 0.4395 0.4112 0.4228
April 0.4188 0.3994 0.4102
May 0.4030 0.3832 0.3948
June 0.3972 0.3840 0.3897
July 0.4064 0.3890 0.4011
August 0.4036 0.3894 0.3980
September 0.3912 0.3765 0.3835
October 0.3829 0.3749 0.3796
November 0.3851 0.3638 0.3775
December 0.3718 0.3602 0.3664