YEARLY HIGH
0.1739 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.1437 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1613 BRL

2012 MDL to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.1739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.1437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0301 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1519 to the December average rate of 0.1709, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1739 was up 8.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1607, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 869 BRL
2011 Average 715 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 719 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150.69 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1734
0.1429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.1570, compared to 0.1657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0123 BRL (High: 0.1601 / Low: 0.1478). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BRL (High: 0.1645 / Low: 0.1627).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.1669) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1392), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0277 (+19.90%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.1669
2011 Avg (May) 0.1392

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1601 0.1478 0.1519
February 0.1468 0.1437 0.1454
March 0.1547 0.1454 0.1514
April 0.1622 0.1540 0.1575
May 0.1739 0.1625 0.1669
June 0.1712 0.1662 0.1692
July 0.1669 0.1609 0.1638
August 0.1642 0.1611 0.1624
September 0.1645 0.1627 0.1635
October 0.1687 0.1634 0.1659
November 0.1711 0.1646 0.1674
December 0.1731 0.1690 0.1709