YEARLY HIGH
1065.0210 SOS
YEARLY LOW
855.4811 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
967.4561 SOS

2011 BRL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BRL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 1065.0210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 855.4811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 209.5399 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 955.9243 to the December average rate of 883.8578, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1065.0210 was up 9.49% compared to the 2010 peak of 972.6711, 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 26,625,525 SOS
2010 Average 22,167,728 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 21,387,028 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,238,496.67 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1056.5059
868.1625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SOS 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 983.2999, compared to 951.6123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 31.6876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 983.2999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 951.6123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 156.2005 SOS (High: 1017.8317 / Low: 861.6312). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.1948 SOS (High: 967.6620 / Low: 954.4671).

September Spread (Volatile) ±156.2005
February Spread (Stable) ±13.1948

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 84.8666 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -84.8666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 1040.8106) against the same month in 2010 (average: 903.4364), the exchange rate shifted by +137.3742 (+15.21%).

2011 Avg (July) 1040.8106
2010 Avg (July) 903.4364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 972.8963 946.9894 955.9243
February 967.6620 954.4671 960.6401
March 984.0301 960.0871 966.2238
April 1022.8708 984.5013 1010.5837
May 1016.3258 978.8624 991.6232
June 1029.5961 996.3452 1014.8043
July 1065.0210 1007.3235 1040.8106
August 1052.0502 1003.4077 1022.3010
September 1017.8317 861.6312 937.4343
October 958.5918 857.9671 916.8392
November 939.7757 855.4811 908.4310
December 911.1860 867.3462 883.8578