YEARLY HIGH
0.5064 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.3979 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4558 BGN

2018 BRL to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.5064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.3979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1085 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4998 to the December average rate of 0.4419, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5064 was down 16.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6045, 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 12,659 BGN
2017 Average 13,590 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 9,947 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,712.02 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5088
0.4007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BGN 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 0.4730, compared to 0.4386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4730
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0528 BGN (High: 0.4565 / Low: 0.4037). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 BGN (High: 0.4486 / Low: 0.4375).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0528
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

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 0.0232 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4998) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5756), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0758 (-13.18%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4998
2017 Avg (January) 0.5756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5064 0.4908 0.4998
February 0.4941 0.4805 0.4877
March 0.4912 0.4740 0.4837
April 0.4811 0.4604 0.4678
May 0.4652 0.4435 0.4555
June 0.4516 0.4244 0.4436
July 0.4523 0.4249 0.4382
August 0.4565 0.4037 0.4329
September 0.4189 0.3979 0.4097
October 0.4709 0.4205 0.4533
November 0.4646 0.4379 0.4557
December 0.4486 0.4375 0.4419