2018 BRL to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

35.0394 JPY

YEARLY LOW

26.6310 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.3987 JPY

2018 BRL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 35.0394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 26.6310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4084 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.5906 to the December average rate of 28.8270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 35.0394 was down 6.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.3173, 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 875,984 JPY

2017 Average 878,507 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 665,775 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 210,208.82 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

35.3151

26.6212

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to JPY 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 31.8495, compared to 28.9478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.8495

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.9478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.2823 JPY (High: 30.0333 / Low: 26.7510). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0145 JPY (High: 32.1826 / Low: 31.1681).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.2823

April Spread (Stable) ±1.0145

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3715 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3715

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 34.5906) against the same month in 2017 (average: 35.9819), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3913 (-3.87%).

2018 Avg (January) 34.5906

2017 Avg (January) 35.9819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.0394	34.0167	34.5906
February	34.5457	32.6983	33.2246
March	32.8963	31.6183	32.3274
April	32.1826	31.1681	31.5837
May	31.3245	29.0983	30.2123
June	29.7549	28.1153	29.1585
July	30.0599	28.1203	29.1748
August	30.0333	26.7510	28.3436
September	28.2547	26.6310	27.3457
October	30.7214	28.3627	29.9976
November	30.6358	28.8001	29.9979
December	29.5627	28.2453	28.8270