YEARLY HIGH
0.0506 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0418 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0468 BRL

2012 HTG to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HTG to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.0506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.0418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0443 to the December average rate of 0.0494, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0506 was up 7.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 253 BRL
2011 Average 206 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 209 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.36 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0501
0.0418
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0451, compared to 0.0485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0036 BRL (High: 0.0488 / Low: 0.0452). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BRL (High: 0.0485 / Low: 0.0480).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0494) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0454), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+8.79%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0494
2011 Avg (December) 0.0454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0463 0.0429 0.0443
February 0.0428 0.0419 0.0425
March 0.0445 0.0418 0.0435
April 0.0457 0.0441 0.0447
May 0.0488 0.0452 0.0471
June 0.0495 0.0479 0.0486
July 0.0488 0.0471 0.0482
August 0.0487 0.0479 0.0482
September 0.0487 0.0479 0.0482
October 0.0485 0.0480 0.0482
November 0.0502 0.0481 0.0490
December 0.0506 0.0485 0.0494