2018 BRL to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.4549 GMD

YEARLY LOW

11.5176 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.2463 GMD

2018 BRL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 15.4549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 11.5176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9373 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9652 to the December average rate of 12.7149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.4549 was up 2.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.0636, 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 386,373 GMD

2017 Average 358,850 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 287,940 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 98,433.10 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.2771

11.5350

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to GMD 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 13.8876, compared to 12.6051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2825 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8876

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.4322 GMD (High: 13.0122 / Low: 11.5801). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2932 GMD (High: 12.8757 / Low: 12.5825).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.4322

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2932

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 0.8689 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8689

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 14.9652) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.6231), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3421 (+9.85%).

2018 Avg (January) 14.9652

2017 Avg (January) 13.6231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.4549	14.3886	14.9652
February	15.1320	14.3230	14.5780
March	14.7063	14.2477	14.4281
April	14.3439	13.4413	13.8625
May	13.4508	12.6193	12.9936
June	12.7400	12.0951	12.4984
July	13.0251	12.0044	12.4950
August	13.0122	11.5801	12.2836
September	12.2779	11.5176	11.8469
October	13.5909	12.2536	13.1705
November	13.3863	12.5774	13.1196
December	12.8757	12.5825	12.7149