YEARLY HIGH
286.0215 KPW
YEARLY LOW
213.9495 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
248.0870 KPW

2018 BRL to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 286.0215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 213.9495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.0720 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 280.5797 to the December average rate of 231.3352, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 286.0215 was down 2.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 294.3109, 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 7,150,537 KPW
2017 Average 7,050,973 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 5,348,738 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,801,798.89 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

286.6725
213.5586
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to KPW 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 263.7783, compared to 232.3957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 31.3826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 263.7783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 232.3957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 26.1146 KPW (High: 242.9923 / Low: 216.8777). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7902 KPW (High: 234.2591 / Low: 229.4689).

August Spread (Volatile) ±26.1146
December Spread (Stable) ±4.7902

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 16.2513 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.2513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 280.5797) against the same month in 2017 (average: 281.5697), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9900 (-0.35%).

2018 Avg (January) 280.5797
2017 Avg (January) 281.5697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 286.0215 271.6973 280.5797
February 284.1986 273.0748 277.1482
March 280.4175 270.5831 274.4738
April 272.4387 256.6076 264.1843
May 256.5857 240.6473 247.9330
June 242.8216 230.6388 238.3508
July 244.0426 228.8970 235.7191
August 242.9923 216.8777 229.8086
September 224.2537 213.9495 219.6514
October 247.0830 224.0032 239.5502
November 243.5592 228.3569 238.3096
December 234.2591 229.4689 231.3352