YEARLY HIGH
6.4802 SCR
YEARLY LOW
4.9122 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6267 SCR

2013 BRL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BRL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 6.4802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 4.9122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5680 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4030 to the December average rate of 5.1392, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.4802 was down 22.39% compared to the 2012 peak of 8.3496, 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 162,005 SCR
2012 Average 176,560 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 122,804 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,200.80 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.5305
5.0014
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 5.9788, compared to 5.2745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.4590 SCR (High: 6.2429 / Low: 5.7839). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1238 SCR (High: 6.4775 / Low: 6.3537).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4590
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4274 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 6.3936) against the same month in 2012 (average: 8.1448), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7511 (-21.50%).

2013 Avg (February) 6.3936
2012 Avg (February) 8.1448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4775 6.3537 6.4030
February 6.4802 6.2267 6.3936
March 6.2429 5.7839 5.9663
April 5.9287 5.7763 5.8602
May 5.8896 5.5447 5.7934
June 5.5539 5.2787 5.4562
July 5.4124 5.2615 5.3233
August 5.2757 4.9122 5.1288
September 5.4604 5.0136 5.3016
October 5.6032 5.4228 5.5051
November 5.3643 5.1472 5.2491
December 5.2088 5.0637 5.1392