2012 VEF to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4976 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.3976 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4549 BRL

2012 VEF to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.4976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.3976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1001 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4169 to the December average rate of 0.4847, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4976 was up 12.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,488 BRL

2011 Average 1,948 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 1,988 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 500.31 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4931

0.3921

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.4339, compared to 0.4759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4339

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0402 BRL (High: 0.4828 / Low: 0.4426). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 BRL (High: 0.4760 / Low: 0.4707).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0402

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.4847) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4274), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0572 (+13.39%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.4847

2011 Avg (December) 0.4274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4352	0.4051	0.4169
February	0.4045	0.3976	0.4005
March	0.4260	0.4013	0.4172
April	0.4408	0.4239	0.4313
May	0.4828	0.4426	0.4610
June	0.4859	0.4706	0.4767
July	0.4776	0.4638	0.4724
August	0.4775	0.4693	0.4722
September	0.4755	0.4686	0.4721
October	0.4760	0.4707	0.4730
November	0.4926	0.4730	0.4811
December	0.4976	0.4764	0.4847