2018 BRL to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BRL to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BRL to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 5861.4348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 100.1881.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5761.2468 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 125.7752 to the December average rate of 111.2229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5861.4348 was up 3751.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 152.1681, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BRL to KMF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 119.0649, compared to 142.3238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.2589 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 5751.1523 KMF (High: 5861.4348 / Low: 110.2826). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4359 KMF (High: 112.8564 / Low: 110.4205).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 194.8207 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 306.0436) against the same month in 2017 (average: 128.5958), the exchange rate shifted by +177.4478 (+137.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 127.6874 | 123.8190 | 125.7752 |
| February | 124.5696 | 120.8735 | 122.7701 |
| March | 124.1354 | 119.3347 | 121.7665 |
| April | 121.0174 | 116.0803 | 117.8103 |
| May | 116.9369 | 111.1441 | 114.4961 |
| June | 113.4400 | 106.9001 | 111.7710 |
| July | 114.0034 | 107.1238 | 110.3283 |
| August | 114.6783 | 102.6776 | 109.0795 |
| September | 105.3300 | 100.1881 | 103.1771 |
| October | 118.6958 | 105.9475 | 114.0910 |
| November | 5861.4348 | 110.2826 | 306.0436 |
| December | 112.8564 | 110.4205 | 111.2229 |