YEARLY HIGH
2560.9593 SLL
YEARLY LOW
2022.3416 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2237.9447 SLL

2012 BRL to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 2560.9593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 2022.3416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 538.6177 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2449.3162 to the December average rate of 2083.1454, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2560.9593 was down 9.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 2831.4294, 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 64,023,982 SLL
2011 Average 64,914,114 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 50,558,539 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,465,442.23 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2577.2849
2038.2237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SLL 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 2350.2479, compared to 2125.6415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 224.6064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2350.2479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2125.6415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 241.2552 SLL (High: 2554.6829 / Low: 2313.4276). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.2774 SLL (High: 2157.3885 / Low: 2127.1111).

January Spread (Volatile) ±241.2552
October Spread (Stable) ±30.2774

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 159.9778 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -159.9778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2532.3631) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2541.7263), the exchange rate shifted by -9.3632 (-0.37%).

2012 Avg (February) 2532.3631
2011 Avg (February) 2541.7263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2554.6829 2313.4276 2449.3162
February 2560.9593 2504.5468 2532.3631
March 2526.8012 2383.5530 2438.5531
April 2425.1626 2300.5423 2356.2388
May 2294.5762 2103.3867 2196.2610
June 2163.0208 2083.0841 2128.7552
July 2188.5021 2055.2040 2142.9533
August 2165.7448 2122.8029 2145.9603
September 2162.9412 2132.0751 2145.8551
October 2157.3885 2127.1111 2139.5274
November 2140.7431 2043.5934 2096.4073
December 2124.1576 2022.3416 2083.1454