2012 CAD to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1504 BRL

YEARLY LOW

1.7111 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9544 BRL

2012 CAD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2.1504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 1.7111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4393 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7656 to the December average rate of 2.1008, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1504 was up 17.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,752 BRL

2011 Average 8,454 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 8,555 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,196.56 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1384

1.6866

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to BRL 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 1.8517, compared to 2.0571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8517

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0969 BRL (High: 1.8397 / Low: 1.7428). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0239 BRL (High: 2.0829 / Low: 2.0590).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0969

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0414 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.1008) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3064 (+17.07%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.1008

2011 Avg (December) 1.7944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8327	1.7376	1.7656
February	1.7470	1.7111	1.7242
March	1.8397	1.7428	1.8032
April	1.9197	1.8230	1.8656
May	2.0238	1.9301	1.9598
June	2.0232	1.9550	1.9917
July	2.0451	1.9637	2.0013
August	2.0731	2.0257	2.0414
September	2.0829	2.0590	2.0704
October	2.0875	2.0298	2.0574
November	2.1282	2.0354	2.0712
December	2.1504	2.0537	2.1008