YEARLY HIGH
21.8628 KGS
YEARLY LOW
16.1978 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.8657 KGS

2018 BRL to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 21.8628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 16.1978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6651 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.5234 to the December average rate of 17.6602, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.8628 was down 3.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.6394, 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 546,571 KGS
2017 Average 538,659 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 404,944 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,627.24 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.0128
16.1400
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to KGS 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 20.0669, compared to 17.6645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.0669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.9771 KGS (High: 18.3965 / Low: 16.4194). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3647 KGS (High: 17.8829 / Low: 17.5182).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.9771
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3647

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 1.1903 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1903

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 21.5234) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.6964), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1730 (-0.80%).

2018 Avg (January) 21.5234
2017 Avg (January) 21.6964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.8628 20.9678 21.5234
February 21.6011 20.8340 21.0428
March 21.2026 20.4945 20.7877
April 20.6720 19.5242 20.0744
May 19.6122 18.2623 18.8841
June 18.4361 17.5284 18.0890
July 18.4890 17.3416 17.8693
August 18.3965 16.4194 17.3984
September 16.9779 16.1978 16.6294
October 18.8327 16.9589 18.2378
November 18.5857 17.4334 18.1918
December 17.8829 17.5182 17.6602