YEARLY HIGH
0.6491 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.5189 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5754 BRL

2013 SAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.6491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.5189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1302 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5420 to the December average rate of 0.6258, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6491 was up 13.91% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5698, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,245 BRL
2012 Average 2,605 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 2,594 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 651.08 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6357
0.5164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.5422, compared to 0.6087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0665 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0489 BRL (High: 0.6358 / Low: 0.5869). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 BRL (High: 0.5313 / Low: 0.5226).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0489
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.6241) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5405), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0836 (+15.46%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.6241
2012 Avg (August) 0.5405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5462 0.5304 0.5420
February 0.5313 0.5226 0.5264
March 0.5389 0.5189 0.5295
April 0.5398 0.5251 0.5331
May 0.5675 0.5348 0.5424
June 0.5995 0.5675 0.5796
July 0.6073 0.5932 0.6000
August 0.6491 0.6055 0.6241
September 0.6358 0.5869 0.6056
October 0.5928 0.5770 0.5841
November 0.6223 0.5981 0.6125
December 0.6361 0.6160 0.6258