2013 BRL to USD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BRL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BRL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.5138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.4108.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1030 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4920 to the December average rate of 0.4261, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5138 was down 12.29% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5858, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
BRL to USD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.4924, compared to 0.4384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0540 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0350 USD (High: 0.4543 / Low: 0.4193). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 USD (High: 0.5102 / Low: 0.5018).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0315 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.5036) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5584), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0548 (-9.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.5027 | 0.4882 | 0.4920 |
| February | 0.5102 | 0.5018 | 0.5066 |
| March | 0.5138 | 0.4947 | 0.5036 |
| April | 0.5078 | 0.4939 | 0.5002 |
| May | 0.4986 | 0.4698 | 0.4917 |
| June | 0.4698 | 0.4447 | 0.4602 |
| July | 0.4495 | 0.4391 | 0.4444 |
| August | 0.4404 | 0.4108 | 0.4274 |
| September | 0.4543 | 0.4193 | 0.4405 |
| October | 0.4621 | 0.4498 | 0.4566 |
| November | 0.4458 | 0.4285 | 0.4354 |
| December | 0.4328 | 0.4191 | 0.4261 |