2018 BRL to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2428 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.9855 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1104 MYR

2018 BRL to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 1.2428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.9855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2573 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2329 to the December average rate of 1.0724, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2428 was down 14.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4547, 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 31,069 MYR

2017 Average 33,693 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 24,637 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,432.15 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2552

0.9879

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to MYR 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 1.1537, compared to 1.0671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1537

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1158 MYR (High: 1.1462 / Low: 1.0304). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0266 MYR (High: 1.0912 / Low: 1.0647).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1158

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0266

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0496 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.2329) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3949), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1620 (-11.61%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.2329

2017 Avg (January) 1.3949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2428	1.2117	1.2329
February	1.2318	1.1947	1.2049
March	1.2134	1.1614	1.1907
April	1.1695	1.1182	1.1411
May	1.1274	1.0622	1.0939
June	1.0761	1.0190	1.0589
July	1.0967	1.0284	1.0603
August	1.1022	0.9918	1.0451
September	1.0320	0.9855	1.0101
October	1.1462	1.0304	1.1072
November	1.1305	1.0626	1.1076
December	1.0912	1.0647	1.0724