2018 BAM to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5360 BRL

YEARLY LOW

1.9721 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2031 BRL

2018 BAM to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 2.5360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.9721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5638 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9991 to the December average rate of 2.2641, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5360 was up 24.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0325, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,680 BRL

2017 Average 9,226 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 9,861 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,819.20 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4946

1.9540

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.1183, compared to 2.2880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1697 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1183

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2855 BRL (High: 2.4816 / Low: 2.1961). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0608 BRL (High: 2.2870 / Low: 2.2263).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2855

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0608

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 0.2408 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.4496) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5418 (+28.40%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.4496

2017 Avg (September) 1.9078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0332	1.9721	1.9991
February	2.0830	2.0146	2.0510
March	2.1096	2.0256	2.0674
April	2.1767	2.0827	2.1411
May	2.2546	2.1563	2.1966
June	2.3599	2.2100	2.2546
July	2.3655	2.2051	2.2875
August	2.4816	2.1961	2.3163
September	2.5360	2.3974	2.4496
October	2.3849	2.1130	2.2088
November	2.2913	2.1541	2.2015
December	2.2870	2.2263	2.2641