2012 DJF to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0120 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.0096 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0110 BRL

2012 DJF to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DJF to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 0.0120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0100 to the December average rate of 0.0117, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0120 was up 12.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0107, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60 BRL

2011 Average 47 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 48 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.07 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0119

0.0094

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0104, compared to 0.0115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0104

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0010 BRL (High: 0.0116 / Low: 0.0106). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BRL (High: 0.0115 / Low: 0.0113).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0117) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0103), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+13.59%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0117

2011 Avg (December) 0.0103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0105	0.0098	0.0100
February	0.0098	0.0096	0.0096
March	0.0102	0.0097	0.0100
April	0.0106	0.0102	0.0104
May	0.0116	0.0106	0.0111
June	0.0116	0.0113	0.0114
July	0.0115	0.0112	0.0114
August	0.0115	0.0113	0.0114
September	0.0115	0.0113	0.0114
October	0.0115	0.0113	0.0114
November	0.0119	0.0114	0.0116
December	0.0120	0.0115	0.0117