YEARLY HIGH
2.3338 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.7579 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0369 BRL

2018 AWG to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 2.3338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1.7579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5759 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7918 to the December average rate of 2.1612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3338 was up 24.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8725, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,669 BRL
2017 Average 8,892 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 8,789 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,879.32 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3279
1.7430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1.9155, compared to 2.1583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2482 BRL (High: 2.3151 / Low: 2.0669). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0439 BRL (High: 2.1783 / Low: 2.1344).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2482
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0439

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.1910 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.2791) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5349 (+30.67%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.2791
2017 Avg (September) 1.7442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8506 1.7579 1.7918
February 1.8324 1.7679 1.8134
March 1.8608 1.7980 1.8371
April 1.9621 1.8585 1.9081
May 2.0937 1.9596 2.0307
June 2.1831 2.0732 2.1119
July 2.1994 2.0642 2.1352
August 2.3151 2.0669 2.1878
September 2.3338 2.2296 2.2791
October 2.2321 2.0236 2.0881
November 2.1889 2.0529 2.0984
December 2.1783 2.1344 2.1612