2018 BBD to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1033 BRL

YEARLY LOW

1.5733 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8257 BRL

2018 BBD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 2.1033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1.5733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5300 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6040 to the December average rate of 1.9453, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1033 was up 24.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6852, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,517 BRL

2017 Average 7,982 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 7,867 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,649.96 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0936

1.5595

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.7126, compared to 1.9389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7126

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2230 BRL (High: 2.0749 / Low: 1.8519). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0401 BRL (High: 1.9610 / Low: 1.9209).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2230

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0401

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 0.1696 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1696

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.0491) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5657), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4834 (+30.88%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.0491

2017 Avg (September) 1.5657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6563	1.5733	1.6040
February	1.6479	1.5834	1.6238
March	1.6631	1.6047	1.6396
April	1.7536	1.6517	1.7037
May	1.8700	1.7538	1.8158
June	1.9511	1.8532	1.8884
July	1.9660	1.8439	1.9097
August	2.0749	1.8519	1.9609
September	2.1033	2.0067	2.0491
October	2.0089	1.8213	1.8795
November	1.9706	1.8476	1.8888
December	1.9610	1.9209	1.9453