YEARLY HIGH
4.6410 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.9574 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3250 LSL

2011 BRL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BRL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 4.6410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 3.9574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6836 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1223 to the December average rate of 4.4592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4.6410 was up 6.29% compared to the 2010 peak of 4.3665, 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 116,025 LSL
2010 Average 103,982 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 98,936 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,088.78 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

4.5975
4.0791
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to LSL 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 4.2294, compared to 4.4205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.4864 LSL (High: 4.6220 / Low: 4.1357). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1137 LSL (High: 4.2395 / Low: 4.1258).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4864
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1533 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 4.5543) against the same month in 2010 (average: 4.0632), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4912 (+12.09%).

2011 Avg (November) 4.5543
2010 Avg (November) 4.0632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2808 3.9574 4.1223
February 4.3776 4.2036 4.3119
March 4.2395 4.1258 4.1726
April 4.3595 4.1576 4.2562
May 4.3529 4.1052 4.2446
June 4.3606 4.2257 4.2689
July 4.4104 4.2775 4.3408
August 4.5070 4.2936 4.4281
September 4.3735 4.1870 4.2748
October 4.6220 4.1357 4.4657
November 4.6410 4.4953 4.5543
December 4.5509 4.3364 4.4592