YEARLY HIGH
0.3422 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.2696 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3063 XDR

2013 BRL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BRL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.3422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.2696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0725 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3204 to the December average rate of 0.2770, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3422 was down 9.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3790, 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 8,554 XDR
2012 Average 8,388 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 6,741 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,812.94 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3408
0.2712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to XDR 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 0.3253, compared to 0.2874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0379 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0202 XDR (High: 0.2969 / Low: 0.2768). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 XDR (High: 0.3002 / Low: 0.2928).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0202
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0241 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.3350) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3623), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0274 (-7.56%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.3350
2012 Avg (March) 0.3623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3260 0.3174 0.3204
February 0.3354 0.3264 0.3319
March 0.3422 0.3300 0.3350
April 0.3368 0.3290 0.3324
May 0.3321 0.3134 0.3282
June 0.3123 0.2945 0.3041
July 0.2991 0.2898 0.2956
August 0.2895 0.2696 0.2814
September 0.2969 0.2768 0.2892
October 0.3002 0.2928 0.2966
November 0.2912 0.2792 0.2845
December 0.2807 0.2730 0.2770