2012 BRL to HKD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BRL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BRL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 4.5434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 3.6268.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9166 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3380 to the December average rate of 3.7253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.5434 was down 10.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.0742, 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 HKD 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 4.1812, compared to 3.7955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3857 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3367 HKD (High: 4.0833 / Low: 3.7466). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0465 HKD (High: 3.8381 / Low: 3.7916).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2680 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 4.5086) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.6723), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1637 (-3.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4605 | 4.1548 | 4.3380 |
| February | 4.5434 | 4.4630 | 4.5086 |
| March | 4.5029 | 4.2453 | 4.3343 |
| April | 4.2626 | 4.0999 | 4.1919 |
| May | 4.0833 | 3.7466 | 3.9240 |
| June | 3.8401 | 3.7196 | 3.7903 |
| July | 3.8941 | 3.7828 | 3.8236 |
| August | 3.8516 | 3.7848 | 3.8268 |
| September | 3.8517 | 3.8014 | 3.8260 |
| October | 3.8381 | 3.7916 | 3.8180 |
| November | 3.8163 | 3.6653 | 3.7534 |
| December | 3.7910 | 3.6268 | 3.7253 |