YEARLY HIGH
1.0209 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.7898 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9051 PEN

2018 BRL to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 1.0209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.7898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2311 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0026 to the December average rate of 0.8648, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0209 was down 3.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0630, 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 25,523 PEN
2017 Average 25,543 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 19,746 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,777.76 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0221
0.7882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to PEN 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 0.9517, compared to 0.8585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0932 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9517
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0947 PEN (High: 0.9179 / Low: 0.8232). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 PEN (High: 0.8788 / Low: 0.8538).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0947
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0249

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0466 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.0026) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0443), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0418 (-4.00%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.0026
2017 Avg (January) 1.0443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0209 0.9774 1.0026
February 1.0150 0.9877 1.0004
March 1.0147 0.9684 0.9912
April 0.9771 0.9276 0.9481
May 0.9283 0.8749 0.9016
June 0.8804 0.8357 0.8661
July 0.8875 0.8360 0.8579
August 0.8824 0.7964 0.8400
September 0.8231 0.7898 0.8077
October 0.9179 0.8232 0.8870
November 0.9125 0.8577 0.8933
December 0.8788 0.8538 0.8648