YEARLY HIGH
1.9222 SRD
YEARLY LOW
1.5326 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6840 SRD

2012 BRL to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1.9222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.5326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3896 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8270 to the December average rate of 1.5762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9222 was down 9.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1299, 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 48,055 SRD
2011 Average 48,323 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 38,314 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,740.48 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.9334
1.5437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SRD 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 1.7622, compared to 1.6057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1430 SRD (High: 1.7234 / Low: 1.5804). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0229 SRD (High: 1.6271 / Low: 1.6042).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1430
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0229

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 0.1132 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.9009) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.9628), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0619 (-3.15%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.9009
2011 Avg (February) 1.9628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8799 1.7451 1.8270
February 1.9222 1.8848 1.9009
March 1.9045 1.7903 1.8283
April 1.8015 1.7314 1.7661
May 1.7234 1.5804 1.6529
June 1.6241 1.5641 1.5983
July 1.6445 1.6006 1.6155
August 1.6323 1.6042 1.6198
September 1.6335 1.6050 1.6192
October 1.6271 1.6042 1.6158
November 1.6158 1.5491 1.5880
December 1.6047 1.5326 1.5762