YEARLY HIGH
4.0202 NAD
YEARLY LOW
3.2810 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6236 NAD

2018 BRL to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 4.0202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 3.2810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7392 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7986 to the December average rate of 3.6594, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.0202 was down 9.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.4506, 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 100,504 NAD
2017 Average 104,236 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 82,024 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,480.26 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.9031
3.4068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to NAD 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 3.5936, compared to 3.6536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0600 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.4990 NAD (High: 4.0202 / Low: 3.5211). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0594 NAD (High: 3.5806 / Low: 3.5212).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4990
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0594

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1561 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 3.8617) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.2919), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4302 (-10.02%).

2018 Avg (October) 3.8617
2017 Avg (October) 4.2919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8586 3.7059 3.7986
February 3.7584 3.5650 3.6425
March 3.6694 3.5032 3.6148
April 3.5806 3.5212 3.5522
May 3.5776 3.2831 3.4482
June 3.6684 3.2810 3.5055
July 3.6613 3.4307 3.5242
August 3.7224 3.4488 3.5750
September 3.7044 3.4681 3.5672
October 4.0202 3.5211 3.8617
November 3.9146 3.5268 3.7343
December 3.7499 3.5483 3.6594