YEARLY HIGH
0.2418 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2101 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2237 BRL

2013 LSL to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 0.2101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0317 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2320 to the December average rate of 0.2264, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2418 was down 3.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,209 BRL
2012 Average 1,189 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,051 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.47 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2343
0.2147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2209, compared to 0.2266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0212 BRL (High: 0.2418 / Low: 0.2206). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 BRL (High: 0.2242 / Low: 0.2202).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0212
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2320) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2234), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+3.83%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2320
2012 Avg (January) 0.2234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2418 0.2206 0.2320
February 0.2242 0.2202 0.2220
March 0.2197 0.2128 0.2163
April 0.2232 0.2172 0.2196
May 0.2246 0.2120 0.2183
June 0.2222 0.2101 0.2170
July 0.2316 0.2215 0.2269
August 0.2381 0.2271 0.2326
September 0.2321 0.2211 0.2274
October 0.2250 0.2193 0.2212
November 0.2288 0.2211 0.2252
December 0.2298 0.2229 0.2264