YEARLY HIGH
661.3336 KRW
YEARLY LOW
506.0017 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
579.3053 KRW

2012 BRL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 661.3336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 506.0017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 155.3319 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 638.3585 to the December average rate of 516.9543, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 661.3336 was down 4.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 692.1955, 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 16,533,339 KRW
2011 Average 16,569,187 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 12,650,043 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,883,296.35 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

666.5746
503.3525
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to KRW 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 614.5278, compared to 544.0828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 70.4449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 614.5278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 544.0828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 29.6909 KRW (High: 647.7211 / Low: 618.0302). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.1166 KRW (High: 558.3135 / Low: 548.1970).

March Spread (Volatile) ±29.6909
September Spread (Stable) ±10.1166

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 28.2306 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.2306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 652.9727) against the same month in 2011 (average: 670.0117), the exchange rate shifted by -17.0389 (-2.54%).

2012 Avg (February) 652.9727
2011 Avg (February) 670.0117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 645.7745 617.8787 638.3585
February 661.3336 646.8169 652.9727
March 647.7211 618.0302 628.8128
April 624.3591 596.8608 613.1779
May 595.9297 566.4320 584.9473
June 581.4672 554.5043 568.8974
July 571.5155 551.4054 563.2493
August 563.0934 550.9401 558.5828
September 558.3135 548.1970 554.2507
October 550.5956 537.1006 544.7061
November 537.4211 512.0253 526.7537
December 522.9856 506.0017 516.9543