2012 BRL to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5352 LTL

YEARLY LOW

1.2430 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3802 LTL

2012 BRL to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 1.5352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.2430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2923 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4953 to the December average rate of 1.2651, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5352 was down 3.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5856, 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 38,381 LTL

2011 Average 37,152 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 31,074 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,306.88 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5434

1.2398

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BRL to LTL 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 1.4332, compared to 1.3272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4332

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1002 LTL (High: 1.5280 / Low: 1.4278). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0267 LTL (High: 1.3229 / Low: 1.2962).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1002

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0267

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0581 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.5181) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5179), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.01%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.5181

2011 Avg (February) 1.5179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5280	1.4278	1.4953
February	1.5352	1.4904	1.5181
March	1.5166	1.4191	1.4600
April	1.4476	1.3800	1.4168
May	1.3901	1.3179	1.3623
June	1.3764	1.3295	1.3466
July	1.4024	1.3432	1.3848
August	1.3947	1.3435	1.3745
September	1.3521	1.3014	1.3245
October	1.3229	1.2962	1.3106
November	1.3301	1.2577	1.3037
December	1.2841	1.2430	1.2651