YEARLY HIGH
0.5689 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.4285 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4940 AWG

2018 BRL to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.5689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.4285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1404 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5582 to the December average rate of 0.4627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5689 was down 3.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5891, 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 14,222 AWG
2017 Average 14,066 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 10,712 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,509.23 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5701
0.4269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to AWG 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 0.5241, compared to 0.4639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0519 AWG (High: 0.4838 / Low: 0.4319). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 AWG (High: 0.4685 / Low: 0.4591).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0519
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

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 0.0315 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5582) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5627), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-0.81%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5582
2017 Avg (January) 0.5627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5689 0.5404 0.5582
February 0.5656 0.5457 0.5515
March 0.5562 0.5374 0.5444
April 0.5381 0.5097 0.5242
May 0.5103 0.4776 0.4927
June 0.4823 0.4581 0.4736
July 0.4844 0.4547 0.4685
August 0.4838 0.4319 0.4577
September 0.4485 0.4285 0.4388
October 0.4942 0.4480 0.4791
November 0.4871 0.4568 0.4767
December 0.4685 0.4591 0.4627