YEARLY HIGH
0.1627 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1318 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1440 KWD

2012 BRL to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.1627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.1318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0309 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1558 to the December average rate of 0.1353, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1627 was down 8.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1777, 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 4,068 KWD
2011 Average 4,142 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 3,296 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 771.63 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1640
0.1326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to KWD 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 0.1501, compared to 0.1378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0113 KWD (High: 0.1463 / Low: 0.1350). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 KWD (High: 0.1393 / Low: 0.1382).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1614) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1679), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0065 (-3.87%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1614
2011 Avg (February) 0.1679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1599 0.1490 0.1558
February 0.1627 0.1597 0.1614
March 0.1619 0.1520 0.1555
April 0.1528 0.1468 0.1502
May 0.1463 0.1350 0.1411
June 0.1388 0.1346 0.1369
July 0.1407 0.1372 0.1388
August 0.1402 0.1377 0.1392
September 0.1393 0.1382 0.1387
October 0.1389 0.1376 0.1384
November 0.1388 0.1333 0.1366
December 0.1376 0.1318 0.1353