YEARLY HIGH
0.4035 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3092 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3568 CAD

2018 BRL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.4035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.3092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0943 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3875 to the December average rate of 0.3457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4035 was down 8.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4395, 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 10,086 CAD
2017 Average 10,168 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 7,729 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,356.79 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4019
0.3103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to CAD 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 0.3742, compared to 0.3395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0413 CAD (High: 0.3602 / Low: 0.3189). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 CAD (High: 0.3517 / Low: 0.3410).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0413
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.3943) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4285), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0342 (-7.99%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.3943
2017 Avg (March) 0.4285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3932 0.3791 0.3875
February 0.3954 0.3818 0.3873
March 0.4035 0.3873 0.3943
April 0.3903 0.3659 0.3740
May 0.3662 0.3444 0.3546
June 0.3544 0.3327 0.3475
July 0.3536 0.3341 0.3439
August 0.3514 0.3126 0.3331
September 0.3256 0.3092 0.3180
October 0.3602 0.3189 0.3467
November 0.3551 0.3363 0.3494
December 0.3517 0.3410 0.3457