YEARLY HIGH
0.4359 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.3602 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3976 NZD

2018 BRL to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.3602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0757 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4298 to the December average rate of 0.3778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4359 was down 6.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4686, 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 10,898 NZD
2017 Average 11,025 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 9,004 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,893.66 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4358
0.3639
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to NZD 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 0.4092, compared to 0.3859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0446 NZD (High: 0.4216 / Low: 0.3769). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 NZD (High: 0.4274 / Low: 0.4167).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0446
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4298) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4393), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0095 (-2.17%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4298
2017 Avg (January) 0.4393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4359 0.4196 0.4298
February 0.4274 0.4167 0.4216
March 0.4279 0.4135 0.4205
April 0.4193 0.3969 0.4056
May 0.4073 0.3834 0.3963
June 0.3866 0.3651 0.3818
July 0.3970 0.3743 0.3857
August 0.4004 0.3602 0.3832
September 0.3782 0.3617 0.3699
October 0.4216 0.3769 0.4080
November 0.4069 0.3745 0.3909
December 0.3853 0.3713 0.3778