2018 BRL to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

480.7292 LBP

YEARLY LOW

358.7139 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

417.0201 LBP

2018 BRL to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 480.7292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 358.7139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 122.0154 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 472.0873 to the December average rate of 387.9001, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 480.7292 was down 2.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 494.8979, 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 12,018,230 LBP

2017 Average 11,820,050 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 8,967,846 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,050,383.92 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

482.3523

359.1728

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to LBP 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 443.5847, compared to 390.4555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 53.1291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 443.5847

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 390.4555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 43.3815 LBP (High: 408.0193 / Low: 364.6378). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.1866 LBP (High: 393.9198 / Low: 384.7332).

August Spread (Volatile) ±43.3815

December Spread (Stable) ±9.1866

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 26.9781 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -26.9781

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 472.0873) against the same month in 2017 (average: 471.7063), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3810 (+0.08%).

2018 Avg (January) 472.0873

2017 Avg (January) 471.7063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	480.7292	455.4062	472.0873
February	477.6809	458.3106	466.2331
March	472.0361	455.9446	461.9835
April	458.4688	430.7558	443.8763
May	433.7133	403.2614	416.8983
June	407.5332	387.0759	400.4294
July	410.1795	384.5469	395.9520
August	408.0193	364.6378	386.3333
September	376.9848	358.7139	369.4378
October	415.6610	376.6818	402.5700
November	409.9788	383.1956	400.5400
December	393.9198	384.7332	387.9001