2012 BRL to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BRL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BRL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 72.2321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 60.7640.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4681 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.6238 to the December average rate of 61.5760, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 72.2321 was up 1.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 71.2684, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BRL to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 66.8771, compared to 63.9552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9219 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 6.1984 LKR (High: 71.7489 / Low: 65.5505). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2955 LKR (High: 65.7150 / Low: 64.4195).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 4.1620 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 70.1579) against the same month in 2011 (average: 66.5091), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6487 (+5.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65.4543 | 60.9300 | 63.6238 |
| February | 71.7489 | 65.5505 | 68.2715 |
| March | 72.2321 | 67.2644 | 70.1579 |
| April | 71.1290 | 68.4226 | 69.4610 |
| May | 68.1760 | 62.6983 | 65.2990 |
| June | 65.9475 | 63.7810 | 64.4497 |
| July | 66.9674 | 63.8213 | 65.4287 |
| August | 65.7150 | 64.4195 | 65.1510 |
| September | 65.6001 | 63.7631 | 64.9216 |
| October | 64.1902 | 62.8578 | 63.5618 |
| November | 64.2990 | 61.5463 | 63.0920 |
| December | 62.2496 | 60.7640 | 61.5760 |