2012 GMD to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0706 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.0551 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0628 BRL

2012 GMD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.0706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0604 to the December average rate of 0.0671, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0706 was up 7.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0658, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 353 BRL

2011 Average 297 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 276 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.10 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0682

0.0556

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GMD 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 0.0616, compared to 0.0640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0616

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0101 BRL (High: 0.0698 / Low: 0.0597). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BRL (High: 0.0620 / Low: 0.0607).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0671) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0634), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+5.84%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0671

2011 Avg (December) 0.0634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0652	0.0578	0.0604
February	0.0588	0.0551	0.0567
March	0.0610	0.0560	0.0587
April	0.0637	0.0607	0.0626
May	0.0675	0.0632	0.0652
June	0.0679	0.0645	0.0662
July	0.0656	0.0635	0.0645
August	0.0646	0.0609	0.0637
September	0.0620	0.0607	0.0613
October	0.0619	0.0594	0.0606
November	0.0698	0.0597	0.0669
December	0.0706	0.0629	0.0671