2018 BRL to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BRL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BRL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 339.3965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 266.6381.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.7584 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 332.3049 to the December average rate of 288.7869, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 339.3965 was down 9.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 376.4255, 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 KRW 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 315.3102, compared to 290.4103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.8999 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 35.9648 KRW (High: 313.0567 / Low: 277.0919). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3604 KRW (High: 291.8208 / Low: 286.4603).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 17.2875 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 332.3049) against the same month in 2017 (average: 369.7337), the exchange rate shifted by -37.4288 (-10.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 339.3965 | 321.8858 | 332.3049 |
| February | 339.0274 | 328.8338 | 332.4532 |
| March | 333.0417 | 320.4793 | 326.8020 |
| April | 321.8774 | 305.2006 | 313.8264 |
| May | 307.4609 | 287.5539 | 296.5388 |
| June | 296.8681 | 274.7958 | 289.9359 |
| July | 302.7918 | 284.5266 | 293.8815 |
| August | 303.4461 | 267.8764 | 286.3525 |
| September | 278.8394 | 266.6381 | 273.3504 |
| October | 313.0567 | 277.0919 | 301.6948 |
| November | 305.7162 | 286.7376 | 298.3953 |
| December | 291.8208 | 286.4603 | 288.7869 |