YEARLY HIGH
0.1630 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.1198 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1427 BRL

2012 SCR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.1630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.1198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0432 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1290 to the December average rate of 0.1589, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1630 was up 6.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 815 BRL
2011 Average 672 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 599 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 216.12 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1626
0.1192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.1321, compared to 0.1532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0173 BRL (High: 0.1400 / Low: 0.1226). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 BRL (High: 0.1574 / Low: 0.1548).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1589) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1376), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0213 (+15.48%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1589
2011 Avg (December) 0.1376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1400 0.1226 0.1290
February 0.1247 0.1198 0.1228
March 0.1316 0.1231 0.1271
April 0.1366 0.1273 0.1321
May 0.1478 0.1344 0.1400
June 0.1470 0.1383 0.1417
July 0.1454 0.1346 0.1396
August 0.1570 0.1452 0.1529
September 0.1574 0.1548 0.1558
October 0.1564 0.1536 0.1549
November 0.1611 0.1541 0.1573
December 0.1630 0.1558 0.1589