YEARLY HIGH
6.9570 MDL
YEARLY LOW
5.7511 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2135 MDL

2012 BRL to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 6.9570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 5.7511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2059 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5877 to the December average rate of 5.8522, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.9570 was down 6.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.4427, 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 173,926 MDL
2011 Average 175,391 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 143,779 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,147.10 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.9795
5.7497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to MDL 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 6.3882, compared to 6.0388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.5199 MDL (High: 6.7648 / Low: 6.2449). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0686 MDL (High: 6.1467 / Low: 6.0781).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5199
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0686

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.3547 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3547

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 6.8770) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.1926), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3156 (-4.39%).

2012 Avg (February) 6.8770
2011 Avg (February) 7.1926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7648 6.2449 6.5877
February 6.9570 6.8109 6.8770
March 6.8767 6.4657 6.6078
April 6.4922 6.1665 6.3500
May 6.1521 5.7511 5.9953
June 6.0168 5.8420 5.9115
July 6.2153 5.9902 6.1053
August 6.2071 6.0905 6.1575
September 6.1467 6.0781 6.1149
October 6.1198 5.9278 6.0284
November 6.0740 5.8432 5.9747
December 5.9186 5.7766 5.8522