YEARLY HIGH
1.7735 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.4231 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5866 MYR

2012 BRL to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 1.7735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.4231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3504 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7390 to the December average rate of 1.4683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7735 was down 8.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9300, 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 44,337 MYR
2011 Average 45,773 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 35,576 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,760.66 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7870
1.4393
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to MYR 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 1.6615, compared to 1.5118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0849 MYR (High: 1.6834 / Low: 1.5985). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0188 MYR (High: 1.5119 / Low: 1.4931).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0849
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0188

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0859 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.7580) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8255), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0675 (-3.70%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.7580
2011 Avg (February) 1.8255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7651 1.6965 1.7390
February 1.7735 1.7400 1.7580
March 1.7434 1.6727 1.6997
April 1.6834 1.5985 1.6523
May 1.5940 1.5172 1.5664
June 1.5739 1.5316 1.5536
July 1.5825 1.5252 1.5613
August 1.5534 1.5223 1.5374
September 1.5349 1.5004 1.5186
October 1.5119 1.4931 1.5039
November 1.5057 1.4380 1.4810
December 1.4971 1.4231 1.4683