YEARLY HIGH
0.7360 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.5712 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6427 SGD

2012 BRL to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.7360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.5712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1647 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7149 to the December average rate of 0.5867, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7360 was down 7.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7989, 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 18,400 SGD
2011 Average 18,816 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 14,281 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,118.66 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7434
0.5725
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SGD 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 0.6808, compared to 0.6045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6808
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0382 SGD (High: 0.6918 / Low: 0.6535). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 SGD (High: 0.6140 / Low: 0.6043).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0382
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 0.0377 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.7291) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7655), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0364 (-4.75%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.7291
2011 Avg (February) 0.7655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7235 0.6939 0.7149
February 0.7360 0.7205 0.7291
March 0.7260 0.6884 0.7027
April 0.6918 0.6535 0.6756
May 0.6504 0.6167 0.6378
June 0.6362 0.6136 0.6247
July 0.6341 0.6070 0.6215
August 0.6219 0.6089 0.6158
September 0.6140 0.6043 0.6076
October 0.6085 0.5977 0.6029
November 0.6026 0.5775 0.5926
December 0.5982 0.5712 0.5867