2012 USD to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1369 BRL

YEARLY LOW

1.7070 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9533 BRL

2012 USD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the USD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2.1369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 1.7070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4299 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7904 to the December average rate of 2.0807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1369 was up 12.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8938, 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 10,685 BRL

2011 Average 8,368 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 8,535 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,149.64 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1167

1.6840

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 1.8635, compared to 2.0430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1796 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8635

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1726 BRL (High: 2.0726 / Low: 1.9000). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0240 BRL (High: 2.0444 / Low: 2.0205).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1726

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0240

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0704 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.0807) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8358), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2449 (+13.34%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.0807

2011 Avg (December) 1.8358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8695	1.7390	1.7904
February	1.7377	1.7070	1.7201
March	1.8289	1.7231	1.7915
April	1.8924	1.8214	1.8520
May	2.0726	1.9000	1.9795
June	2.0859	2.0203	2.0473
July	2.0498	1.9912	2.0284
August	2.0493	2.0140	2.0269
September	2.0405	2.0125	2.0267
October	2.0444	2.0205	2.0303
November	2.1141	2.0308	2.0653
December	2.1369	2.0448	2.0807