2012 LTL to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8045 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.6514 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7268 BRL

2012 LTL to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.8045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.6514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1532 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6690 to the December average rate of 0.7905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8045 was up 9.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,023 BRL

2011 Average 3,368 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 3,257 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 765.82 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8037

0.6456

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 0.6993, compared to 0.7543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6993

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0459 BRL (High: 0.7004 / Low: 0.6544). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 BRL (High: 0.7715 / Low: 0.7559).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0459

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0205 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.7905) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0901 (+12.87%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.7905

2011 Avg (December) 0.7004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7004	0.6544	0.6690
February	0.6710	0.6514	0.6588
March	0.7047	0.6594	0.6852
April	0.7246	0.6908	0.7060
May	0.7588	0.7194	0.7342
June	0.7522	0.7265	0.7427
July	0.7445	0.7130	0.7222
August	0.7443	0.7170	0.7277
September	0.7684	0.7396	0.7551
October	0.7715	0.7559	0.7630
November	0.7951	0.7518	0.7673
December	0.8045	0.7788	0.7905