YEARLY HIGH
0.0233 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0188 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0210 BRL

2012 XPF to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.0233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0193 to the December average rate of 0.0229, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0233 was up 8.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 116 BRL
2011 Average 97 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 94 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.34 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0232
0.0187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0202, compared to 0.0218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0014 BRL (High: 0.0204 / Low: 0.0191). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BRL (High: 0.0223 / Low: 0.0219).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0229) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+12.83%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0229
2011 Avg (December) 0.0203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0202 0.0189 0.0193
February 0.0194 0.0188 0.0191
March 0.0204 0.0191 0.0198
April 0.0210 0.0200 0.0204
May 0.0221 0.0208 0.0212
June 0.0219 0.0210 0.0215
July 0.0215 0.0206 0.0209
August 0.0215 0.0207 0.0211
September 0.0223 0.0214 0.0218
October 0.0223 0.0219 0.0221
November 0.0230 0.0217 0.0222
December 0.0233 0.0225 0.0229