YEARLY HIGH
0.5367 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.4341 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4817 CHF

2012 BRL to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.5367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.4341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1026 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5242 to the December average rate of 0.4428, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5367 was down 8.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5837, 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 13,418 CHF
2011 Average 13,264 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 10,853 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,564.94 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5391
0.4340
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to CHF 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 0.5000, compared to 0.4634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0342 CHF (High: 0.5300 / Low: 0.4958). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 CHF (High: 0.4635 / Low: 0.4539).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0342
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.5304) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5699), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0396 (-6.95%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.5304
2011 Avg (February) 0.5699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5350 0.5027 0.5242
February 0.5367 0.5208 0.5304
March 0.5300 0.4958 0.5099
April 0.5031 0.4800 0.4932
May 0.4841 0.4596 0.4741
June 0.4776 0.4616 0.4680
July 0.4881 0.4675 0.4817
August 0.4848 0.4674 0.4780
September 0.4700 0.4579 0.4637
October 0.4635 0.4539 0.4592
November 0.4648 0.4387 0.4550
December 0.4491 0.4341 0.4428