YEARLY HIGH
0.1094 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0880 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0967 BRL

2012 UYU to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UYU to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.1094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.0880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0214 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0916 to the December average rate of 0.1079, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1094 was up 15.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0945, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 547 BRL
2011 Average 435 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 440 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.92 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1098
0.0867
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.0937, compared to 0.0997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0074 BRL (High: 0.1036 / Low: 0.0962). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BRL (High: 0.0894 / Low: 0.0880).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1079) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0925), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0154 (+16.60%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1079
2011 Avg (December) 0.0925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0945 0.0890 0.0916
February 0.0894 0.0880 0.0887
March 0.0941 0.0888 0.0920
April 0.0958 0.0935 0.0946
May 0.1036 0.0962 0.0990
June 0.0995 0.0938 0.0965
July 0.0959 0.0915 0.0935
August 0.0979 0.0941 0.0956
September 0.0966 0.0942 0.0955
October 0.1029 0.0965 0.1008
November 0.1078 0.1024 0.1048
December 0.1094 0.1065 0.1079