2018 BRL to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BRL to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BRL to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 20.2083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 16.9906.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2178 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.8416 to the December average rate of 18.1832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.2083 was down 7.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.8669, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BRL to INR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 19.2250, compared to 18.3582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8668 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.8657 INR (High: 19.8348 / Low: 17.9692). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6802 INR (High: 20.1772 / Low: 19.4970).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8425 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 19.8416) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.2989), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4573 (-6.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.2083 | 19.2845 | 19.8416 |
| February | 20.1772 | 19.4970 | 19.8474 |
| March | 20.2032 | 19.5136 | 19.8340 |
| April | 19.7126 | 18.9490 | 19.2750 |
| May | 19.0440 | 18.0455 | 18.6007 |
| June | 18.2782 | 17.2774 | 17.9513 |
| July | 18.6748 | 17.5184 | 17.9867 |
| August | 18.4990 | 16.9906 | 17.7513 |
| September | 18.0938 | 17.0199 | 17.6021 |
| October | 20.0759 | 18.2605 | 19.6001 |
| November | 19.8348 | 17.9692 | 19.0257 |
| December | 18.6325 | 17.8872 | 18.1832 |