2018 BRL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

562.8267 BIF

YEARLY LOW

422.2193 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

489.8650 BIF

2018 BRL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 562.8267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 422.2193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 140.6074 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 549.6656 to the December average rate of 464.6061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 562.8267 was down 0.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 566.4604, 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 14,070,667 BIF

2017 Average 13,494,697 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 10,555,481 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,515,185.53 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

561.2943

421.7492

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BIF 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 518.2808, compared to 461.4492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 56.8316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 518.2808

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 461.4492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 55.6199 BIF (High: 498.2841 / Low: 442.6643). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.6532 BIF (High: 474.6349 / Low: 456.9817).

October Spread (Volatile) ±55.6199

December Spread (Stable) ±17.6532

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 32.0251 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -32.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 549.6656) against the same month in 2017 (average: 525.6009), the exchange rate shifted by +24.0647 (+4.58%).

2018 Avg (January) 549.6656

2017 Avg (January) 525.6009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	562.8267	529.5872	549.6656
February	556.3693	534.2143	543.5056
March	549.6403	530.7328	538.6952
April	538.8231	505.3945	520.1027
May	505.6706	469.9944	488.0776
June	481.5444	455.4561	469.6382
July	478.2309	449.7674	463.9166
August	481.7522	426.6352	453.3975
September	443.2266	422.2193	433.3780
October	498.2841	442.6643	476.8450
November	491.1777	460.7735	476.5522
December	474.6349	456.9817	464.6061