YEARLY HIGH
0.1177 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0983 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1099 BRL

2012 ETB to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.1177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.0983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0194 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1035 to the December average rate of 0.1141, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1177 was down 11.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 588 BRL
2011 Average 533 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 491 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96.98 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1173
0.0974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1066, compared to 0.1132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0092 BRL (High: 0.1177 / Low: 0.1085). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BRL (High: 0.1130 / Low: 0.1116).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.1126) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0958), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0168 (+17.52%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.1126
2011 Avg (May) 0.0958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1082 0.1004 0.1035
February 0.1003 0.0983 0.0991
March 0.1049 0.0991 0.1027
April 0.1080 0.1045 0.1060
May 0.1177 0.1085 0.1126
June 0.1174 0.1141 0.1156
July 0.1148 0.1120 0.1134
August 0.1138 0.1121 0.1129
September 0.1137 0.1118 0.1125
October 0.1130 0.1116 0.1122
November 0.1162 0.1118 0.1137
December 0.1173 0.1120 0.1141