YEARLY HIGH
34.5273 ALL
YEARLY LOW
25.8656 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.7740 ALL

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 863,182 ALL
2017 Average 932,483 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 646,640 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 216,541.41 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.8865
25.7407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.4662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.0819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.2806
December Spread (Stable) ±1.0163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 34.1244
2017 Avg (January) 40.1274

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