2018 BRL to MXN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BRL to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BRL to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 5.9863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 4.4788.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5075 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8941 to the December average rate of 5.1624, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.9863 was down 12.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.8605, 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 MXN 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 5.5750, compared to 5.0078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5671 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.8022 MXN (High: 5.4595 / Low: 4.6572). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1592 MXN (High: 5.8041 / Low: 5.6450).
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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3937 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 5.8941) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.6778), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7838 (-11.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9863 | 5.7735 | 5.8941 |
| February | 5.8041 | 5.6450 | 5.7402 |
| March | 5.8743 | 5.4946 | 5.6710 |
| April | 5.5091 | 5.2649 | 5.3925 |
| May | 5.4908 | 5.2439 | 5.3834 |
| June | 5.5714 | 5.1110 | 5.3688 |
| July | 5.1094 | 4.8811 | 4.9751 |
| August | 5.0144 | 4.5768 | 4.8114 |
| September | 4.7781 | 4.4788 | 4.6367 |
| October | 5.4595 | 4.6572 | 5.1066 |
| November | 5.4584 | 5.2281 | 5.3549 |
| December | 5.3250 | 5.0621 | 5.1624 |