YEARLY HIGH
0.2591 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2033 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2330 EUR

2018 BRL to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.2591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.2033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0558 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2555 to the December average rate of 0.2259, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2591 was down 16.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3093, 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 6,478 EUR
2017 Average 6,948 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 5,083 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,394.70 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2601
0.2049
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to EUR 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 0.2419, compared to 0.2242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0270 EUR (High: 0.2335 / Low: 0.2066). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 EUR (High: 0.2292 / Low: 0.2242).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0270
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2555) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2942), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0387 (-13.15%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2555
2017 Avg (January) 0.2942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2591 0.2510 0.2555
February 0.2527 0.2456 0.2494
March 0.2509 0.2423 0.2473
April 0.2458 0.2353 0.2391
May 0.2378 0.2269 0.2330
June 0.2312 0.2173 0.2268
July 0.2310 0.2175 0.2240
August 0.2335 0.2066 0.2213
September 0.2141 0.2033 0.2095
October 0.2408 0.2150 0.2317
November 0.2377 0.2239 0.2330
December 0.2292 0.2242 0.2259