2012 LRD to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0290 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.0232 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0265 BRL

2012 LRD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.0290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.0232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0246 to the December average rate of 0.0285, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0290 was up 8.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0267, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 145 BRL

2011 Average 116 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 116 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.26 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0290

0.0230

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LRD 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 0.0253, compared to 0.0277 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) 0.0253

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0024 BRL (High: 0.0260 / Low: 0.0236). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BRL (High: 0.0277 / Low: 0.0271).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0280) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+12.10%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0280

2011 Avg (November) 0.0250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0260	0.0236	0.0246
February	0.0238	0.0232	0.0235
March	0.0250	0.0234	0.0244
April	0.0256	0.0247	0.0251
May	0.0279	0.0256	0.0267
June	0.0282	0.0269	0.0275
July	0.0274	0.0267	0.0272
August	0.0277	0.0271	0.0274
September	0.0278	0.0271	0.0275
October	0.0281	0.0274	0.0278
November	0.0290	0.0274	0.0280
December	0.0289	0.0282	0.0285