YEARLY HIGH
0.3034 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2297 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2693 CHF

2018 BRL to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.3034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.2297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0737 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2995 to the December average rate of 0.2550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3034 was down 8.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3300, 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 7,585 CHF
2017 Average 7,712 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 5,743 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,842.28 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3058
0.2301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to CHF 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 0.2829, compared to 0.2557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0351 CHF (High: 0.2685 / Low: 0.2335). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 CHF (High: 0.2597 / Low: 0.2526).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0351
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2995) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3153), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0158 (-5.01%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2995
2017 Avg (January) 0.3153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3034 0.2923 0.2995
February 0.2924 0.2838 0.2877
March 0.2923 0.2846 0.2891
April 0.2890 0.2794 0.2843
May 0.2842 0.2645 0.2747
June 0.2675 0.2514 0.2622
July 0.2687 0.2526 0.2604
August 0.2685 0.2335 0.2526
September 0.2434 0.2297 0.2364
October 0.2739 0.2448 0.2646
November 0.2713 0.2533 0.2650
December 0.2597 0.2526 0.2550