YEARLY HIGH
8.3496 SCR
YEARLY LOW
6.1353 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0659 SCR

2012 BRL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 8.3496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 6.1353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2143 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7600 to the December average rate of 6.2925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.3496 was up 4.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.0192, 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 208,739 SCR
2011 Average 186,383 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 153,383 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,356.34 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.3300
6.1073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SCR 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 7.5920, compared to 6.5399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5920
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.0103 SCR (High: 8.1535 / Low: 7.1431). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1075 SCR (High: 6.4612 / Low: 6.3537).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0103
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1075

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6246 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 8.1448) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.3896), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7552 (+10.22%).

2012 Avg (February) 8.1448
2011 Avg (February) 7.3896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1535 7.1431 7.7600
February 8.3496 8.0176 8.1448
March 8.1262 7.5988 7.8703
April 7.8563 7.3183 7.5745
May 7.4400 6.7661 7.1454
June 7.2293 6.8013 7.0568
July 7.4292 6.8756 7.1688
August 6.8859 6.3688 6.5442
September 6.4612 6.3537 6.4199
October 6.5117 6.3940 6.4552
November 6.4909 6.2072 6.3589
December 6.4172 6.1353 6.2925