YEARLY HIGH
2.2835 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.7618 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0293 BRL

2018 ANG to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 2.2835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1.7618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5218 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7976 to the December average rate of 2.1905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2835 was up 20.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8939, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,418 BRL
2017 Average 8,965 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 8,809 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,608.78 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2758
1.7542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 1.9133, compared to 2.1452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2512 BRL (High: 2.2489 / Low: 1.9977). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0449 BRL (High: 2.2084 / Low: 2.1636).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2512
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0449

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1141 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.2323) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7575), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4748 (+27.02%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.2323
2017 Avg (September) 1.7575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8600 1.7618 1.7976
February 1.8468 1.7747 1.8191
March 1.8627 1.7976 1.8374
April 1.9636 1.8503 1.9091
May 2.0851 1.9598 2.0251
June 2.1746 2.0593 2.0917
July 2.1449 1.9993 2.0765
August 2.2489 1.9977 2.1247
September 2.2835 2.1849 2.2323
October 2.2637 2.0514 2.1182
November 2.2207 2.0822 2.1292
December 2.2084 2.1636 2.1905