2013 CUC to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4343 BRL

YEARLY LOW

1.9461 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1580 BRL

2013 CUC to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CUC to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 2.4343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 1.9461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4881 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0327 to the December average rate of 2.3469, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.4343 was up 13.91% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.1369, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,171 BRL

2012 Average 9,770 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 9,731 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,440.62 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.3842

1.9366

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CUC 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 2.0333, compared to 2.2828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0333

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1839 BRL (High: 2.3851 / Low: 2.2011). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0328 BRL (High: 1.9927 / Low: 1.9599).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1839

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0328

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0808 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 2.3406) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.0269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3137 (+15.48%).

2013 Avg (August) 2.3406

2012 Avg (August) 2.0269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0483	1.9892	2.0327
February	1.9927	1.9599	1.9739
March	2.0213	1.9461	1.9859
April	2.0245	1.9692	1.9994
May	2.1283	2.0057	2.0340
June	2.2487	2.1284	2.1737
July	2.2773	2.2245	2.2503
August	2.4343	2.2709	2.3406
September	2.3851	2.2011	2.2712
October	2.2232	2.1639	2.1904
November	2.3337	2.2430	2.2972
December	2.3858	2.3104	2.3469