2012 SBD to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3020 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.2388 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2740 BRL

2012 SBD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.3020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.2388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0632 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2440 to the December average rate of 0.2932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3020 was up 22.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,510 BRL

2011 Average 1,099 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 1,194 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 315.80 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2981

0.2390

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.2606, compared to 0.2874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2606

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0157 BRL (High: 0.2575 / Low: 0.2417). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 BRL (High: 0.2467 / Low: 0.2420).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.2932) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2405), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0527 (+21.92%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2932

2011 Avg (December) 0.2405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2465	0.2388	0.2440
February	0.2467	0.2420	0.2439
March	0.2575	0.2417	0.2508
April	0.2662	0.2550	0.2597
May	0.2827	0.2673	0.2732
June	0.2968	0.2824	0.2920
July	0.2917	0.2769	0.2828
August	0.2900	0.2850	0.2869
September	0.2888	0.2835	0.2859
October	0.2888	0.2804	0.2850
November	0.2986	0.2838	0.2907
December	0.3020	0.2884	0.2932