2018 BRL to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

32.5127 KES

YEARLY LOW

24.0540 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.9253 KES

2018 BRL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 32.5127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 24.0540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4587 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.0702 to the December average rate of 26.2678, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 32.5127 was down 4.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 33.8783, 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 812,817 KES

2017 Average 810,048 KES

Yearly Trough Low 601,350 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 211,467.32 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.8160

23.8666

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to KES 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 29.6934, compared to 26.1572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.6934

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.1572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2.8230 KES (High: 27.0892 / Low: 24.2662). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7465 KES (High: 26.6897 / Low: 25.9432).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.8230

December Spread (Stable) ±0.7465

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 1.8084 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 32.0702) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.4559), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3858 (-1.19%).

2018 Avg (January) 32.0702

2017 Avg (January) 32.4559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.5127	31.1117	32.0702
February	32.1744	30.5862	31.2288
March	31.5624	30.3388	30.8507
April	30.5054	28.5962	29.5331
May	28.6891	26.8035	27.7247
June	27.2407	25.8428	26.7530
July	27.2758	25.6263	26.3613
August	27.0892	24.2662	25.7067
September	25.1787	24.0540	24.6124
October	27.8106	25.1506	26.9063
November	27.5639	26.0099	27.0890
December	26.6897	25.9432	26.2678