2012 BRL to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.5470 SZL

YEARLY LOW

4.0040 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.2100 SZL

2012 BRL to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 4.5470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 4.0040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5431 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4756 to the December average rate of 4.1466, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.5470 was down 2.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.6431, 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 113,676 SZL

2011 Average 108,117 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 100,099 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,576.89 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.5164

4.0279

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SZL 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 4.2690, compared to 4.1510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2690

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.2658 SZL (High: 4.3617 / Low: 4.0960). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1235 SZL (High: 4.3052 / Low: 4.1817).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2658

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1235

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2072 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 4.4756) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.1256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3501 (+8.48%).

2012 Avg (January) 4.4756

2011 Avg (January) 4.1256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.5470	4.3276	4.4756
February	4.5133	4.3601	4.4522
March	4.3633	4.1712	4.2450
April	4.3617	4.0960	4.2232
May	4.2265	4.0123	4.1194
June	4.2464	4.0277	4.0985
July	4.1745	4.0040	4.0686
August	4.1524	4.0119	4.0803
September	4.1793	4.0315	4.0893
October	4.3465	4.1114	4.2623
November	4.3052	4.1817	4.2592
December	4.2122	4.0783	4.1466