2018 ALL to BRL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 ALL to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the ALL to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.0387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0290.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0293 to the December average rate of 0.0359, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0387 was up 29.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0299, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
ALL to BRL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0319, compared to 0.0357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0043 BRL (High: 0.0385 / Low: 0.0341). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BRL (High: 0.0299 / Low: 0.0290).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0377) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0279), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+35.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0299 | 0.0290 | 0.0293 |
| February | 0.0306 | 0.0296 | 0.0302 |
| March | 0.0316 | 0.0301 | 0.0308 |
| April | 0.0330 | 0.0311 | 0.0323 |
| May | 0.0347 | 0.0330 | 0.0338 |
| June | 0.0366 | 0.0342 | 0.0350 |
| July | 0.0365 | 0.0342 | 0.0354 |
| August | 0.0385 | 0.0341 | 0.0360 |
| September | 0.0387 | 0.0371 | 0.0377 |
| October | 0.0369 | 0.0333 | 0.0345 |
| November | 0.0359 | 0.0336 | 0.0345 |
| December | 0.0364 | 0.0351 | 0.0359 |