YEARLY HIGH
0.4160 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.3324 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3866 BND

2018 BRL to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.4160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 0.3324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0836 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4120 to the December average rate of 0.4034, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4160 was down 10.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4652, 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 10,399 BND
2017 Average 10,817 BND
Yearly Trough Low 8,309 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,089.91 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4171
0.3557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BND 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 0.3931, compared to 0.3800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0756 BND (High: 0.4079 / Low: 0.3324). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 BND (High: 0.4160 / Low: 0.4036).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0756
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0238 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4120) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4472), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0351 (-7.86%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4120
2017 Avg (January) 0.4472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4160 0.4036 0.4120
February 0.4139 0.4013 0.4065
March 0.4102 0.3933 0.4012
April 0.3968 0.3809 0.3865
May 0.4130 0.3556 0.3724
June 0.4065 0.3478 0.3802
July 0.4097 0.3436 0.3721
August 0.4079 0.3324 0.3846
September 0.3735 0.3364 0.3608
October 0.3871 0.3511 0.3749
November 0.4103 0.3594 0.3842
December 0.4102 0.3563 0.4034