YEARLY HIGH
0.7805 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.4545 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5866 BRL

2012 SDG to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.7805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.4545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3260 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6691 to the December average rate of 0.4715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7805 was up 10.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,902 BRL
2011 Average 3,143 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 2,273 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,629.94 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7962
0.4269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.6965, compared to 0.4767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.3053 BRL (High: 0.7624 / Low: 0.4570). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 BRL (High: 0.4612 / Low: 0.4566).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3053
September 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 0.2213 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.7654) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5940), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1714 (+28.86%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.7654
2011 Avg (June) 0.5940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6993 0.6507 0.6691
February 0.6490 0.6375 0.6429
March 0.6819 0.6437 0.6692
April 0.7076 0.6790 0.6923
May 0.7747 0.7104 0.7400
June 0.7805 0.7549 0.7654
July 0.7624 0.4570 0.5441
August 0.4622 0.4545 0.4577
September 0.4612 0.4566 0.4588
October 0.4634 0.4583 0.4600
November 0.4791 0.4595 0.4681
December 0.4842 0.4635 0.4715