YEARLY HIGH
835.1904 SOS
YEARLY LOW
474.6288 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
659.1231 SOS

2013 BRL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BRL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 835.1904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 474.6288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 360.5616 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 786.6627 to the December average rate of 496.7934, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 835.1904 was down 12.37% compared to the 2012 peak of 953.1383, 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 20,879,761 SOS
2012 Average 20,835,007 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 11,865,721 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,014,040.30 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

838.3856
465.7396
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 760.2963, compared to 557.9500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 202.3462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 760.2963
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 557.9500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 68.2962 SOS (High: 757.0401 / Low: 688.7439). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.5286 SOS (High: 572.1809 / Low: 554.6522).

May Spread (Volatile) ±68.2962
October Spread (Stable) ±17.5286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 72.8486 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -72.8486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 800.5462) against the same month in 2012 (average: 907.6822), the exchange rate shifted by -107.1360 (-11.80%).

2013 Avg (March) 800.5462
2012 Avg (March) 907.6822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 807.1396 780.0806 786.6627
February 820.4158 793.0010 807.3317
March 835.1904 775.3833 800.5462
April 788.9663 758.4351 775.1949
May 757.0401 688.7439 732.4453
June 687.7945 630.5879 659.5967
July 628.0962 601.3540 617.2778
August 601.4764 540.8099 571.4982
September 580.4856 547.0853 564.0767
October 572.1809 554.6522 566.8616
November 547.7816 514.4582 531.1924
December 515.0507 474.6288 496.7934