YEARLY HIGH
1.1571 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.8656 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0037 QAR

2018 BRL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 1.1571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.8656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2916 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1348 to the December average rate of 0.9373, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1571 was down 3.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2050, 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 28,929 QAR
2017 Average 28,805 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 21,639 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,289.93 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1594
0.8641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to QAR 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 1.0671, compared to 0.9403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1056 QAR (High: 0.9829 / Low: 0.8774). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 QAR (High: 0.9478 / Low: 0.9284).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1056
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0194

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0658 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.1348) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1391), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0043 (-0.38%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.1348
2017 Avg (January) 1.1391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1571 1.0963 1.1348
February 1.1498 1.1044 1.1212
March 1.1346 1.0948 1.1105
April 1.1015 1.0381 1.0688
May 1.0380 0.9734 1.0030
June 0.9824 0.9331 0.9643
July 0.9872 0.9260 0.9536
August 0.9829 0.8774 0.9295
September 0.9074 0.8656 0.8887
October 0.9996 0.9062 0.9689
November 0.9853 0.9238 0.9638
December 0.9478 0.9284 0.9373