YEARLY HIGH
0.3444 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2558 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2979 GBP

2013 BRL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BRL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.3444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0887 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3079 to the December average rate of 0.2602, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3444 was down 7.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3726, 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 8,610 GBP
2012 Average 8,110 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 6,394 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,216.35 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3412
0.2528
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 0.3191, compared to 0.2768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0255 GBP (High: 0.2881 / Low: 0.2626). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 GBP (High: 0.2647 / Low: 0.2558).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0255
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0239 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.3338) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3529), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0190 (-5.39%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.3338
2012 Avg (March) 0.3529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3185 0.3002 0.3079
February 0.3348 0.3186 0.3271
March 0.3444 0.3255 0.3338
April 0.3310 0.3220 0.3266
May 0.3255 0.3090 0.3215
June 0.3081 0.2883 0.2976
July 0.2980 0.2879 0.2929
August 0.2881 0.2626 0.2758
September 0.2840 0.2703 0.2776
October 0.2877 0.2782 0.2838
November 0.2797 0.2618 0.2703
December 0.2647 0.2558 0.2602