2012 BRL to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.5578 LSL

YEARLY LOW

4.0043 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.2094 LSL

2012 BRL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 4.5578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 4.0043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5535 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4771 to the December average rate of 4.1457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.5578 was down 1.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.6410, 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 113,945 LSL

2011 Average 108,123 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 100,107 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,838.17 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.5180

4.0273

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 4.2691, compared to 4.1497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2691

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.2633 LSL (High: 4.3624 / Low: 4.0991). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1111 LSL (High: 4.1335 / Low: 4.0224).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2633

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2087 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 4.4771) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.1223), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3548 (+8.61%).

2012 Avg (January) 4.4771

2011 Avg (January) 4.1223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.5578	4.3237	4.4771
February	4.5133	4.3618	4.4519
March	4.3624	4.1706	4.2432
April	4.3624	4.0991	4.2255
May	4.2333	4.0126	4.1201
June	4.2250	4.0279	4.0968
July	4.1743	4.0043	4.0682
August	4.1514	4.0119	4.0798
September	4.1335	4.0224	4.0836
October	4.3463	4.1116	4.2619
November	4.3051	4.1853	4.2594
December	4.2131	4.0786	4.1457