2012 BRL to MRO Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |