YEARLY HIGH
0.7909 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.6321 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7230 BRL

2012 XCD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.7909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.6321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1588 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6630 to the December average rate of 0.7701, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7909 was up 12.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,955 BRL
2011 Average 3,106 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 3,160 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 794.18 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7834
0.6238
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.6902, compared to 0.7558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0638 BRL (High: 0.7676 / Low: 0.7038). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 BRL (High: 0.7567 / Low: 0.7478).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0638
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

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 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.7701) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6799), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0902 (+13.26%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.7701
2011 Avg (December) 0.6799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6925 0.6440 0.6630
February 0.6437 0.6321 0.6371
March 0.6774 0.6382 0.6636
April 0.7010 0.6747 0.6860
May 0.7676 0.7038 0.7331
June 0.7726 0.7485 0.7585
July 0.7587 0.7320 0.7482
August 0.7585 0.7454 0.7502
September 0.7553 0.7449 0.7502
October 0.7567 0.7478 0.7514
November 0.7824 0.7516 0.7644
December 0.7909 0.7568 0.7701