2013 FKP to BRL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 FKP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the FKP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.9099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 2.9035.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0064 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2482 to the December average rate of 3.8435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.9099 was up 14.20% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.4236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
FKP to BRL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.1396, compared to 3.6191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4796 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.3377 BRL (High: 3.8087 / Low: 3.4710). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0848 BRL (High: 3.1059 / Low: 3.0211).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1898 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 3.8435) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.3573), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4862 (+14.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3314 | 3.1401 | 3.2482 |
| February | 3.1389 | 2.9865 | 3.0584 |
| March | 3.0719 | 2.9035 | 2.9964 |
| April | 3.1059 | 3.0211 | 3.0621 |
| May | 3.2360 | 3.0720 | 3.1107 |
| June | 3.4685 | 3.2456 | 3.3617 |
| July | 3.4735 | 3.3557 | 3.4146 |
| August | 3.8087 | 3.4710 | 3.6285 |
| September | 3.6992 | 3.5210 | 3.6034 |
| October | 3.5951 | 3.4755 | 3.5235 |
| November | 3.8198 | 3.5757 | 3.7012 |
| December | 3.9099 | 3.7773 | 3.8435 |