YEARLY HIGH
0.3178 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2377 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2757 BMD

2018 BRL to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.3178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.2377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0801 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3118 to the December average rate of 0.2570, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3178 was down 2.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3270, 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 7,945 BMD
2017 Average 7,834 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 5,943 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,002.00 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3185
0.2373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BMD 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 0.2931, compared to 0.2582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0290 BMD (High: 0.2700 / Low: 0.2410). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 BMD (High: 0.2603 / Low: 0.2550).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0290
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3118) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3129), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-0.35%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3118
2017 Avg (January) 0.3129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3178 0.3019 0.3118
February 0.3158 0.3034 0.3079
March 0.3116 0.3006 0.3050
April 0.3027 0.2851 0.2935
May 0.2851 0.2674 0.2755
June 0.2698 0.2563 0.2648
July 0.2712 0.2543 0.2619
August 0.2700 0.2410 0.2553
September 0.2492 0.2377 0.2441
October 0.2745 0.2489 0.2662
November 0.2706 0.2537 0.2648
December 0.2603 0.2550 0.2570