2018 BRL to ALL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BRL to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BRL to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 34.5273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 25.8656.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6617 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.1244 to the December average rate of 27.8926, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.5273 was down 17.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 41.8465, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BRL to ALL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 31.4662, compared to 28.0819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3843 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.2806 ALL (High: 29.2836 / Low: 26.0030). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0163 ALL (High: 28.4994 / Low: 27.4831).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.5169 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 34.1244) against the same month in 2017 (average: 40.1274), the exchange rate shifted by -6.0030 (-14.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.5273 | 33.4072 | 34.1244 |
| February | 33.8226 | 32.6855 | 33.0998 |
| March | 33.2513 | 31.6840 | 32.4464 |
| April | 32.1824 | 30.3397 | 30.9296 |
| May | 30.3389 | 28.8228 | 29.5812 |
| June | 29.2674 | 27.3051 | 28.6157 |
| July | 29.2159 | 27.4295 | 28.2368 |
| August | 29.2836 | 26.0030 | 27.8165 |
| September | 26.9642 | 25.8656 | 26.5028 |
| October | 30.0137 | 27.1363 | 29.0123 |
| November | 29.7413 | 27.8595 | 29.0302 |
| December | 28.4994 | 27.4831 | 27.8926 |