YEARLY HIGH
11850.7622 IRR
YEARLY LOW
10260.9904 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11154.3460 IRR

2018 BRL to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 11850.7622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 10260.9904.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1589.7719 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11237.4832 to the December average rate of 10861.3967, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11850.7622 was up 9.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 10821.4963, 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 296,269,056 IRR
2017 Average 258,847,471 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 256,524,759 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,744,296.96 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11525.3959
10445.1683
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to IRR 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 11247.4601, compared to 11061.2319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 186.2283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11247.4601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11061.2319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1449.5524 IRR (High: 11850.7622 / Low: 10401.2098). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 324.5558 IRR (High: 11059.8762 / Low: 10735.3204).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1449.5524
December Spread (Stable) ±324.5558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 529.3842 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -529.3842

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 11064.5715) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10418.3997), the exchange rate shifted by +646.1717 (+6.20%).

2018 Avg (August) 11064.5715
2017 Avg (August) 10418.3997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11677.2196 10755.8671 11237.4832
February 11669.7929 11222.2547 11413.6285
March 11630.7787 11295.0479 11435.3769
April 11381.2832 10678.5982 11011.1745
May 11673.4986 10427.4307 11168.8786
June 11386.9079 10815.5222 11218.2192
July 11846.4137 10887.8356 11336.7344
August 11850.7622 10401.2098 11064.5715
September 10755.1324 10260.9904 10535.1872
October 11673.2495 10743.1186 11317.2002
November 11499.5053 10782.8934 11252.3013
December 11059.8762 10735.3204 10861.3967