YEARLY HIGH
2.2002 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.2812 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7767 SDG

2012 BRL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 2.2002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 1.2812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9189 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4953 to the December average rate of 2.1211, the exchange rate registered a net change of 41.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.2002 was up 26.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7438, 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 55,004 SDG
2011 Average 39,926 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 32,031 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,973.31 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.2727
1.2188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SDG 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 1.4414, compared to 2.1119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.8762 SDG (High: 2.1880 / Low: 1.3117). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0221 SDG (High: 2.1902 / Low: 2.1681).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8762
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0221

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 0.0927 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0927

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 2.1849) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6732), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5117 (+30.58%).

2012 Avg (August) 2.1849
2011 Avg (August) 1.6732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5368 1.4300 1.4953
February 1.5685 1.5409 1.5555
March 1.5535 1.4665 1.4947
April 1.4727 1.4133 1.4447
May 1.4077 1.2909 1.3519
June 1.3247 1.2812 1.3066
July 2.1880 1.3117 1.8756
August 2.2002 2.1634 2.1849
September 2.1902 2.1681 2.1794
October 2.1822 2.1579 2.1737
November 2.1764 2.0871 2.1368
December 2.1575 2.0654 2.1211