2013 BRL to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3647 LTL

YEARLY LOW

1.0585 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2110 LTL

2013 BRL to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BRL to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 1.3647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 1.0585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3062 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2777 to the December average rate of 1.0739, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3647 was down 11.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.5352, 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 34,118 LTL

2012 Average 34,495 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 26,462 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,655.68 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3679

1.0471

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 1.2948, compared to 1.1272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1676 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2948

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0781 LTL (High: 1.2443 / Low: 1.1663). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 LTL (High: 1.3382 / Low: 1.3112).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0781

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.3412) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4600), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1189 (-8.14%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.3412

2012 Avg (March) 1.4600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2956	1.2636	1.2777
February	1.3346	1.2732	1.3097
March	1.3647	1.3221	1.3412
April	1.3382	1.3112	1.3260
May	1.3237	1.2478	1.3081
June	1.2443	1.1663	1.2059
July	1.1937	1.1412	1.1731
August	1.1388	1.0613	1.1081
September	1.1634	1.0953	1.1385
October	1.1719	1.1393	1.1557
November	1.1380	1.0888	1.1140
December	1.0876	1.0585	1.0739