2014 USD to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7243 BRL

YEARLY LOW

2.1951 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3535 BRL

2014 USD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the USD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 2.7243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 2.1951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5292 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3785 to the December average rate of 2.6457, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.7243 was up 11.92% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.4343, 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 13,622 BRL

2013 Average 10,796 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 10,976 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,646.04 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.6882

2.1786

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 2.2957, compared to 2.4113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2957

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.2073 BRL (High: 2.4466 / Low: 2.2393). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0316 BRL (High: 2.2393 / Low: 2.2078).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2073

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0316

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 0.0934 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0934

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 2.6457) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.3469), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2988 (+12.73%).

2014 Avg (December) 2.6457

2013 Avg (December) 2.3469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4347	2.3441	2.3785
February	2.4347	2.3253	2.3825
March	2.3633	2.2607	2.3262
April	2.2770	2.1951	2.2328
May	2.2393	2.2078	2.2210
June	2.2789	2.1961	2.2330
July	2.2589	2.2025	2.2238
August	2.2922	2.2364	2.2663
September	2.4466	2.2393	2.3352
October	2.5079	2.3863	2.4495
November	2.6084	2.4743	2.5475
December	2.7243	2.5569	2.6457