YEARLY HIGH
377.3916 IQD
YEARLY LOW
283.3437 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
327.9802 IQD

2018 BRL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 377.3916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 283.3437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 94.0480 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 370.4796 to the December average rate of 306.2599, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 377.3916 was down 2.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 386.1369, 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 9,434,791 IQD
2017 Average 9,189,535 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 7,083,591 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,351,199.50 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

378.4257
283.0723
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to IQD 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 348.3238, compared to 307.6365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 40.6874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 348.3238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 307.6365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 34.1274 IQD (High: 321.7140 / Low: 287.5866). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5464 IQD (High: 310.2578 / Low: 303.7114).

August Spread (Volatile) ±34.1274
December Spread (Stable) ±6.5464

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 21.1647 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.1647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 370.4796) against the same month in 2017 (average: 369.3884), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0912 (+0.30%).

2018 Avg (January) 370.4796
2017 Avg (January) 369.3884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 377.3916 359.3123 370.4796
February 375.1391 359.2451 365.1858
March 371.2575 355.8919 362.0280
April 360.9661 339.3096 349.1093
May 340.3143 318.6440 327.9446
June 321.2276 305.0686 315.1957
July 323.4835 302.5255 311.9012
August 321.7140 287.5866 304.2288
September 296.7624 283.3437 291.0184
October 326.6987 296.6412 317.0684
November 322.5223 302.1923 315.3420
December 310.2578 303.7114 306.2599