2018 BRL to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1960 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.6412 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9047 BOB

2018 BRL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 2.1960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 1.6412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5548 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1548 to the December average rate of 1.7765, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1960 was down 3.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2661, 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 54,900 BOB

2017 Average 54,351 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 41,031 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,869.81 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2015

1.6410

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BOB 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 2.0255, compared to 1.7839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2416 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0255

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1993 BOB (High: 1.8647 / Low: 1.6654). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0428 BOB (High: 1.8056 / Low: 1.7628).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1993

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0428

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 0.1242 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.1548) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1647), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0098 (-0.45%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.1548

2017 Avg (January) 2.1647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1960	2.0888	2.1548
February	2.1818	2.0966	2.1282
March	2.1543	2.0777	2.1077
April	2.0904	1.9717	2.0281
May	1.9743	1.8462	1.9039
June	1.8654	1.7703	1.8306
July	1.8733	1.7569	1.8081
August	1.8647	1.6654	1.7636
September	1.7230	1.6412	1.6877
October	1.8975	1.7201	1.8390
November	1.8751	1.7532	1.8284
December	1.8056	1.7628	1.7765