YEARLY HIGH
0.2296 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1813 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2062 GBP

2018 BRL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.2296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.1813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0483 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2256 to the December average rate of 0.2029, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2296 was down 12.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2638, 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 5,741 GBP
2017 Average 6,085 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,533 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,208.31 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2295
0.1833
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to GBP 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 0.2128, compared to 0.1995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0231 GBP (High: 0.2139 / Low: 0.1908). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 GBP (High: 0.2055 / Low: 0.2010).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2256) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2534), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0278 (-10.96%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2256
2017 Avg (January) 0.2534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2296 0.2205 0.2256
February 0.2240 0.2184 0.2204
March 0.2242 0.2121 0.2183
April 0.2157 0.2039 0.2088
May 0.2095 0.1984 0.2046
June 0.2026 0.1910 0.1992
July 0.2056 0.1924 0.1988
August 0.2077 0.1852 0.1984
September 0.1912 0.1813 0.1872
October 0.2139 0.1908 0.2045
November 0.2086 0.1980 0.2053
December 0.2055 0.2010 0.2029