2018 BRL to HTG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.4073 HTG

YEARLY LOW

16.3180 HTG

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.5748 HTG

2018 BRL to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 20.4073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 16.3180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0893 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.1088 to the December average rate of 19.5533, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.4073 was down 7.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.1770, 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 510,183 HTG

2017 Average 509,309 HTG

Yearly Trough Low 407,950 HTG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,233.33 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.4263

16.6159

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to HTG 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 18.9622, compared to 18.1875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.9622

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.1875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.2863 HTG (High: 19.6632 / Low: 17.3768). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6887 HTG (High: 20.0479 / Low: 19.3592).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.2863

March Spread (Stable) ±0.6887

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2102 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 20.1088) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.9024), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7936 (-3.80%).

2018 Avg (January) 20.1088

2017 Avg (January) 20.9024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.4073	19.2500	20.1088
February	20.2899	19.4363	19.7527
March	20.0479	19.3592	19.6573
April	19.5386	18.4095	19.0162
May	18.4449	17.2057	17.8060
June	17.8084	16.5400	17.4321
July	18.1795	16.5935	17.3968
August	18.0181	16.3180	17.1953
September	17.3974	16.4555	16.9334
October	19.6632	17.3768	18.8193
November	19.5368	18.5931	19.2268
December	20.1620	19.0644	19.5533