2018 AUD to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0374 BRL

YEARLY LOW

2.4989 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7229 BRL

2018 AUD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 3.0374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 2.4989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5384 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5517 to the December average rate of 2.7855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0374 was up 17.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5861, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,187 BRL

2017 Average 12,240 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 12,495 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,692.20 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9903

2.5028

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.6384, compared to 2.8074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6384

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3214 BRL (High: 2.9040 / Low: 2.5826). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0631 BRL (High: 2.5912 / Low: 2.5280).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3214

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0631

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2802 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2.8729) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4962), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3767 (+15.09%).

2018 Avg (August) 2.8729

2017 Avg (August) 2.4962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5912	2.5280	2.5517
February	2.5909	2.5202	2.5550
March	2.5690	2.4989	2.5434
April	2.6628	2.5338	2.6166
May	2.8188	2.6243	2.7340
June	2.9716	2.7688	2.8295
July	2.9043	2.7463	2.8285
August	3.0374	2.7385	2.8729
September	3.0232	2.8778	2.9496
October	2.9040	2.5826	2.6694
November	2.8470	2.6602	2.7385
December	2.8520	2.7253	2.7855