2012 BRL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.5469 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

4.0070 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.2098 ZAR

2012 BRL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 4.5469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 4.0070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5399 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4744 to the December average rate of 4.1466, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.5469 was down 2.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.6424, 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 113,672 ZAR

2011 Average 108,358 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 100,175 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,496.48 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.5154

4.0232

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to ZAR 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 4.2692, compared to 4.1504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2692

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.2692 ZAR (High: 4.3665 / Low: 4.0973). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1053 ZAR (High: 4.1409 / Low: 4.0356).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2692

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1053

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 0.2060 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 4.4744) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.1351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3393 (+8.20%).

2012 Avg (January) 4.4744

2011 Avg (January) 4.1351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.5469	4.3238	4.4744
February	4.5250	4.3329	4.4506
March	4.3637	4.1718	4.2446
April	4.3665	4.0973	4.2277
May	4.2325	4.0155	4.1167
June	4.2349	4.0321	4.1012
July	4.1652	4.0125	4.0642
August	4.1447	4.0070	4.0756
September	4.1409	4.0356	4.0834
October	4.3727	4.1224	4.2688
November	4.3253	4.1875	4.2635
December	4.1851	4.0752	4.1466