YEARLY HIGH
33.0570 ISK
YEARLY LOW
25.8301 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.7180 ISK

2018 BRL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 33.0570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 25.8301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2269 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.0225 to the December average rate of 30.9727, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.0570 was down 11.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.2197, 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 826,425 ISK
2017 Average 835,701 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 645,753 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180,672.14 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33.1068
26.3947
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to ISK 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 29.9310, compared to 29.5050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.9310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.5050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.2134 ISK (High: 33.0570 / Low: 27.8436). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7052 ISK (High: 31.5050 / Low: 30.7998).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.2134
February Spread (Stable) ±0.7052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.5747 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 31.1860) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.0733), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8873 (-5.71%).

2018 Avg (October) 31.1860
2017 Avg (October) 33.0733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.4298 31.2231 32.0225
February 31.5050 30.7998 31.0880
March 31.0983 29.4364 30.3416
April 29.8771 28.7656 29.2418
May 29.1975 28.0428 28.6103
June 29.0365 27.0462 28.2818
July 28.6925 27.1497 27.8822
August 28.9107 25.8301 27.4874
September 27.6939 26.0834 26.9541
October 33.0570 27.8436 31.1860
November 33.0017 31.5741 32.5475
December 31.9965 29.8850 30.9727