YEARLY HIGH
0.4002 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3292 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3682 AUD

2018 BRL to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.4002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.3292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0709 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3919 to the December average rate of 0.3591, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4002 was down 8.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4350, 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 10,004 AUD
2017 Average 10,219 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 8,231 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,773.48 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3986
0.3337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to AUD 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 0.3797, compared to 0.3567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3797
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0429 AUD (High: 0.3872 / Low: 0.3444). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 AUD (High: 0.3956 / Low: 0.3859).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0429
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0163 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.3932) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4200), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0269 (-6.39%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.3932
2017 Avg (March) 0.4200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3956 0.3859 0.3919
February 0.3968 0.3860 0.3914
March 0.4002 0.3893 0.3932
April 0.3947 0.3755 0.3822
May 0.3811 0.3548 0.3659
June 0.3612 0.3365 0.3535
July 0.3641 0.3443 0.3536
August 0.3652 0.3292 0.3485
September 0.3475 0.3308 0.3391
October 0.3872 0.3444 0.3749
November 0.3759 0.3513 0.3653
December 0.3669 0.3506 0.3591