2012 MAD to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2498 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.2020 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2261 BRL

2012 MAD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.2498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.2020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0478 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2078 to the December average rate of 0.2450, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2498 was up 10.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,249 BRL

2011 Average 1,033 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 1,010 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 238.91 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2491

0.1998

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.2172, compared to 0.2350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2172

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0139 BRL (High: 0.2179 / Low: 0.2039). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 BRL (High: 0.2390 / Low: 0.2350).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.2450) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0281 (+12.96%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2450

2011 Avg (December) 0.2169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2175	0.2040	0.2078
February	0.2070	0.2020	0.2039
March	0.2179	0.2039	0.2121
April	0.2243	0.2139	0.2187
May	0.2366	0.2247	0.2286
June	0.2351	0.2279	0.2323
July	0.2329	0.2242	0.2266
August	0.2327	0.2251	0.2280
September	0.2380	0.2308	0.2349
October	0.2390	0.2350	0.2369
November	0.2471	0.2340	0.2388
December	0.2498	0.2420	0.2450