YEARLY HIGH
171.7480 MRO
YEARLY LOW
138.6083 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
151.5786 MRO

2012 BRL to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 171.7480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 138.6083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.1397 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.1252 to the December average rate of 143.5468, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 171.7480 was down 4.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 180.6544, 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 4,293,699 MRO
2011 Average 4,188,065 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 3,465,207 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 828,492.11 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

171.7708
140.0277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to MRO 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 156.6523, compared to 146.5048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.1475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 156.6523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.5048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 13.3218 MRO (High: 166.2832 / Low: 152.9615). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9369 MRO (High: 148.8158 / Low: 146.8789).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.3218
October Spread (Stable) ±1.9369

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 9.5380 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.5380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 169.1255) against the same month in 2011 (average: 169.1218), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+0.00%).

2012 Avg (February) 169.1255
2011 Avg (February) 169.1218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 166.2832 152.9615 161.1252
February 171.7480 166.7857 169.1255
March 169.8650 159.3612 163.2968
April 160.7199 153.6199 156.6157
May 152.8312 139.5347 147.0777
June 144.5116 138.6083 142.6730
July 148.9227 142.3722 145.8648
August 150.2409 147.1807 148.7258
September 149.5334 147.2784 148.5281
October 148.8158 146.8789 148.0721
November 147.0183 140.9054 144.2913
December 147.4968 139.3392 143.5468