2018 BRL to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5071 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.3943 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4554 BAM

2018 BRL to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.5071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.3943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1127 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5003 to the December average rate of 0.4417, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5071 was down 16.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6048, 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 12,677 BAM

2017 Average 13,593 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 9,858 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,818.46 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5095

0.3991

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BAM 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 0.4729, compared to 0.4379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4729

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0540 BAM (High: 0.4733 / Low: 0.4193). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 BAM (High: 0.4492 / Low: 0.4373).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0540

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0241 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5003) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5757), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0755 (-13.11%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5003

2017 Avg (January) 0.5757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5071	0.4918	0.5003
February	0.4964	0.4801	0.4876
March	0.4937	0.4740	0.4837
April	0.4802	0.4594	0.4671
May	0.4638	0.4435	0.4553
June	0.4525	0.4237	0.4436
July	0.4535	0.4227	0.4373
August	0.4554	0.4030	0.4324
September	0.4171	0.3943	0.4083
October	0.4733	0.4193	0.4531
November	0.4642	0.4364	0.4543
December	0.4492	0.4373	0.4417