YEARLY HIGH
540.8838 CDF
YEARLY LOW
436.3926 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
472.8392 CDF

2012 BRL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 540.8838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 436.3926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 104.4912 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 509.4507 to the December average rate of 444.8544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 540.8838 was down 9.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 597.7174, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,522,095 CDF
2011 Average 13,658,233 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 10,909,814 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,612,281.00 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

540.9926
436.1145
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to CDF 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 493.0801, compared to 452.5982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 40.4820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 493.0801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 452.5982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 47.1965 CDF (High: 532.7749 / Low: 485.5784). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9831 CDF (High: 457.2694 / Low: 452.2863).

January Spread (Volatile) ±47.1965
October Spread (Stable) ±4.9831

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 31.8224 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -31.8224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 532.2528) against the same month in 2011 (average: 549.0437), the exchange rate shifted by -16.7909 (-3.06%).

2012 Avg (February) 532.2528
2011 Avg (February) 549.0437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 532.7749 485.5784 509.4507
February 540.8838 526.0709 532.2528
March 532.4633 501.4419 511.6171
April 506.2867 481.9598 494.6225
May 480.0307 438.4944 462.8001
June 455.4682 438.2630 447.7377
July 460.7359 449.4261 454.5204
August 459.4303 450.4762 456.0206
September 458.9977 453.6873 455.9965
October 457.2694 452.2863 455.5684
November 455.7165 441.0722 448.6287
December 450.9029 436.3926 444.8544