2012 BRL to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1328 QAR

YEARLY LOW

1.7038 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8720 QAR

2012 BRL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 2.1328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.7038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4290 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0345 to the December average rate of 1.7500, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1328 was down 10.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.3711, 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 53,320 QAR

2011 Average 54,544 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 42,594 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,725.09 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1533

1.7134

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to QAR 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 1.9615, compared to 1.7825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1790 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9615

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1595 QAR (High: 1.9161 / Low: 1.7565). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 QAR (High: 1.8021 / Low: 1.7814).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1595

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1261 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.1167) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1834), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0667 (-3.06%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.1167

2011 Avg (February) 2.1834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0937	1.9474	2.0345
February	2.1328	2.0953	2.1167
March	2.1126	1.9907	2.0329
April	1.9988	1.9238	1.9661
May	1.9161	1.7565	1.8401
June	1.8020	1.7454	1.7784
July	1.8283	1.7764	1.7954
August	1.8080	1.7765	1.7964
September	1.8071	1.7845	1.7965
October	1.8021	1.7814	1.7933
November	1.7935	1.7222	1.7631
December	1.7806	1.7038	1.7500