YEARLY HIGH
0.5399 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.4047 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4685 AZN

2018 BRL to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.5399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.4047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1352 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5276 to the December average rate of 0.4376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5399 was down 13.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6236, 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 13,498 AZN
2017 Average 13,480 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 10,118 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,380.43 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5388
0.4043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to AZN 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 0.4974, compared to 0.4396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0494 AZN (High: 0.4597 / Low: 0.4103). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 AZN (High: 0.4431 / Low: 0.4341).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0494
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

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 0.0306 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5276) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5802), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0526 (-9.06%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5276
2017 Avg (January) 0.5802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5399 0.5132 0.5276
February 0.5368 0.5122 0.5202
March 0.5260 0.5119 0.5171
April 0.5135 0.4854 0.4996
May 0.4854 0.4552 0.4690
June 0.4593 0.4363 0.4508
July 0.4616 0.4330 0.4459
August 0.4597 0.4103 0.4347
September 0.4242 0.4047 0.4155
October 0.4674 0.4237 0.4531
November 0.4607 0.4320 0.4508
December 0.4431 0.4341 0.4376