YEARLY HIGH
775.1656 LBP
YEARLY LOW
620.0499 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
701.6544 LBP

2013 BRL to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BRL to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 775.1656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 620.0499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 155.1157 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 740.4684 to the December average rate of 641.3653, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 775.1656 was down 12.12% compared to the 2012 peak of 882.1057, 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 19,379,141 LBP
2012 Average 19,339,815 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 15,501,248 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,877,892.60 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

774.6698
629.2467
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 741.6771, compared to 661.6317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 80.0453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 741.6771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 661.6317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 52.0808 LBP (High: 686.3321 / Low: 634.2513). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.7146 LBP (High: 767.5409 / Low: 756.8263).

September Spread (Volatile) ±52.0808
February Spread (Stable) ±10.7146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 45.1984 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -45.1984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 758.2246) against the same month in 2012 (average: 840.8726), the exchange rate shifted by -82.6480 (-9.83%).

2013 Avg (March) 758.2246
2012 Avg (March) 840.8726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 755.2611 734.1965 740.4684
February 767.5409 756.8263 762.5512
March 775.1656 743.7230 758.2246
April 765.9316 743.1523 752.9064
May 751.9530 709.8109 740.5550
June 708.5064 671.7799 695.3567
July 679.3745 663.3701 671.5571
August 665.2096 620.0499 645.6061
September 686.3321 634.2513 665.6877
October 697.9551 679.4712 689.4463
November 672.5041 645.2503 656.1278
December 651.2569 629.3836 641.3653