YEARLY HIGH
882.1057 LBP
YEARLY LOW
704.3406 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
773.9392 LBP

2012 BRL to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 882.1057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 704.3406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 177.7651 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 841.7816 to the December average rate of 723.7901, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 882.1057 was down 10.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 983.7163, 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 22,052,642 LBP
2011 Average 22,576,339 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 17,608,514 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,444,127.73 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

890.5451
708.6306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to LBP 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 811.2984, compared to 736.5799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 74.7185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 811.2984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 736.5799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 66.0971 LBP (High: 792.3497 / Low: 726.2526). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4878 LBP (High: 743.1563 / Low: 735.6685).

May Spread (Volatile) ±66.0971
October Spread (Stable) ±7.4878

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 52.3157 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -52.3157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 875.3856) against the same month in 2011 (average: 902.1013), the exchange rate shifted by -26.7158 (-2.96%).

2012 Avg (February) 875.3856
2011 Avg (February) 902.1013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 866.3204 805.8222 841.7816
February 882.1057 866.5344 875.3856
March 873.7347 823.7228 840.8726
April 827.0997 795.6659 813.3139
May 792.3497 726.2526 760.9982
June 745.0527 721.7356 735.4387
July 755.9316 733.7699 741.8390
August 746.5553 735.0844 742.4365
September 746.7759 736.2364 742.2373
October 743.1563 735.6685 740.4564
November 742.2216 711.6576 728.7202
December 736.7159 704.3406 723.7901