YEARLY HIGH
0.3726 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2921 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3245 GBP

2012 BRL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 0.3726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.2921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0806 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3603 to the December average rate of 0.2979, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3726 was down 7.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4011, 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 9,316 GBP
2011 Average 9,338 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 7,302 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,014.02 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3748
0.2909
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to GBP 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 0.3417, compared to 0.3073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0225 GBP (High: 0.3661 / Low: 0.3436). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 GBP (High: 0.3091 / Low: 0.3043).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0225
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0200 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.3678) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3720), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-1.13%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.3678
2011 Avg (February) 0.3720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3666 0.3452 0.3603
February 0.3726 0.3632 0.3678
March 0.3661 0.3436 0.3529
April 0.3454 0.3254 0.3374
May 0.3244 0.3071 0.3174
June 0.3206 0.3088 0.3144
July 0.3202 0.3112 0.3161
August 0.3168 0.3081 0.3139
September 0.3100 0.3036 0.3063
October 0.3091 0.3043 0.3064
November 0.3078 0.2953 0.3034
December 0.3027 0.2921 0.2979