YEARLY HIGH
2.5133 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.9749 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2009 BRL

2018 BGN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 2.5133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.9749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5385 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0009 to the December average rate of 2.2629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5133 was up 23.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0328, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,567 BRL
2017 Average 9,228 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 9,874 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,692.25 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4852
1.9569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 2.1180, compared to 2.2839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2865 BRL (High: 2.4770 / Low: 2.1906). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0564 BRL (High: 2.2855 / Low: 2.2291).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2865
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0564

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 0.2333 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.4412) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9077), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5334 (+27.96%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.4412
2017 Avg (September) 1.9077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0376 1.9749 2.0009
February 2.0812 2.0238 2.0507
March 2.1099 2.0360 2.0675
April 2.1723 2.0786 2.1382
May 2.2546 2.1498 2.1956
June 2.3564 2.2143 2.2548
July 2.3534 2.2112 2.2829
August 2.4770 2.1906 2.3138
September 2.5133 2.3874 2.4412
October 2.3783 2.1234 2.2078
November 2.2838 2.1524 2.1948
December 2.2855 2.2291 2.2629