2011 USD to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8938 BRL

YEARLY LOW

1.5352 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6735 BRL

2011 USD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the USD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 1.8938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 1.5352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3586 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6756 to the December average rate of 1.8358, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.8938 was up 0.22% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.8896, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,469 BRL

2010 Average 8,800 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 7,676 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,793.12 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.8630

1.5362

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 1.6309, compared to 1.7160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6309

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.2845 BRL (High: 1.8859 / Low: 1.6014). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 BRL (High: 1.6766 / Low: 1.6587).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2845

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0749 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0749

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 1.7889) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.7129), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0760 (+4.44%).

2011 Avg (November) 1.7889

2010 Avg (November) 1.7129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6917	1.6497	1.6756
February	1.6766	1.6587	1.6671
March	1.6717	1.6260	1.6587
April	1.6257	1.5643	1.5837
May	1.6348	1.5743	1.6123
June	1.6109	1.5641	1.5882
July	1.5811	1.5352	1.5635
August	1.6292	1.5541	1.5983
September	1.8859	1.6014	1.7387
October	1.8891	1.6869	1.7709
November	1.8938	1.7301	1.7889
December	1.8741	1.7834	1.8358