YEARLY HIGH
0.0460 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0364 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0418 BRL

2012 KGS to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.0460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.0364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0384 to the December average rate of 0.0439, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0460 was up 9.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 230 BRL
2011 Average 182 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 182 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.89 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0459
0.0359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0398, compared to 0.0439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0033 BRL (High: 0.0439 / Low: 0.0406). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BRL (High: 0.0434 / Low: 0.0429).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0450) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0358), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+25.80%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0450
2011 Avg (August) 0.0358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0403 0.0373 0.0384
February 0.0371 0.0364 0.0368
March 0.0392 0.0369 0.0384
April 0.0404 0.0389 0.0396
May 0.0439 0.0406 0.0421
June 0.0442 0.0427 0.0434
July 0.0454 0.0422 0.0435
August 0.0460 0.0447 0.0450
September 0.0457 0.0429 0.0442
October 0.0434 0.0429 0.0431
November 0.0447 0.0430 0.0437
December 0.0452 0.0431 0.0439