YEARLY HIGH
1.5821 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.2644 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3890 XCD

2012 BRL to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1.5821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.2644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3177 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5090 to the December average rate of 1.2987, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5821 was down 9.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7541, 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 39,553 XCD
2011 Average 40,359 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 31,609 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,943.36 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5967
1.2716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to XCD 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 1.4545, compared to 1.3234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1181 XCD (High: 1.4209 / Low: 1.3028). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 XCD (High: 1.3372 / Low: 1.3216).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1181
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0934 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0934

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.5696) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6151), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0455 (-2.82%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.5696
2011 Avg (February) 1.6151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5527 1.4440 1.5090
February 1.5821 1.5536 1.5696
March 1.5668 1.4762 1.5076
April 1.4822 1.4266 1.4580
May 1.4209 1.3028 1.3647
June 1.3361 1.2944 1.3184
July 1.3661 1.3180 1.3366
August 1.3415 1.3184 1.3330
September 1.3424 1.3240 1.3331
October 1.3372 1.3216 1.3308
November 1.3305 1.2781 1.3085
December 1.3214 1.2644 1.2987