YEARLY HIGH
47.3767 JPY
YEARLY LOW
38.0621 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.0362 JPY

2012 BRL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 47.3767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 38.0621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3145 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.0032 to the December average rate of 40.2792, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 47.3767 was down 12.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 54.0413, 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 1,184,416 JPY
2011 Average 1,195,254 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 951,553 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 232,863.37 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

46.8122
37.8254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to JPY 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 42.9456, compared to 39.1268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.9456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.1268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.8570 JPY (High: 42.1819 / Low: 38.3250). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7231 JPY (High: 38.9339 / Low: 38.2108).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.8570
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7231

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.6392 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 46.0633) against the same month in 2011 (average: 49.2532), the exchange rate shifted by -3.1900 (-6.48%).

2012 Avg (March) 46.0633
2011 Avg (March) 49.2532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.5702 41.1381 43.0032
February 47.2531 43.8230 45.6710
March 47.3767 45.1065 46.0633
April 45.5487 42.2317 43.9250
May 42.1819 38.3250 40.2858
June 39.2954 38.0621 38.7251
July 40.0642 38.1196 38.9515
August 39.4619 38.2642 38.8308
September 38.9339 38.2108 38.5743
October 39.5657 38.3601 38.9097
November 39.6166 38.5346 39.2150
December 42.2166 38.5768 40.2792