YEARLY HIGH
3.0088 BRL
YEARLY LOW
2.4041 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5944 BRL

2018 BND to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 3.0088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 2.4041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6047 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4272 to the December average rate of 2.4800, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0088 was up 21.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4862, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,044 BRL
2017 Average 11,569 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 12,021 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,023.49 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8094
2.3924
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2.5493, compared to 2.6394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.5573 BRL (High: 3.0088 / Low: 2.4515). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0735 BRL (High: 2.4776 / Low: 2.4041).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5573
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0735

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1267 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2.6052) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3178), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2874 (+12.40%).

2018 Avg (August) 2.6052
2017 Avg (August) 2.3178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4776 2.4041 2.4272
February 2.4918 2.4161 2.4604
March 2.5429 2.4379 2.4930
April 2.6252 2.5198 2.5878
May 2.8118 2.4215 2.6887
June 2.8751 2.4601 2.6388
July 2.9106 2.4410 2.7006
August 3.0088 2.4515 2.6052
September 2.9728 2.6774 2.7746
October 2.8486 2.5830 2.6692
November 2.7823 2.4375 2.6068
December 2.8067 2.4378 2.4800