2018 BRL to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4702 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.8754 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1701 SBD

2018 BRL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 2.4702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 1.8754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5948 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4220 to the December average rate of 2.0777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4702 was down 3.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5619, 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 61,756 SBD

2017 Average 61,191 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 46,885 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,870.44 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4716

1.8757

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SBD 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 2.2861, compared to 2.0542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2861

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2313 SBD (High: 2.1948 / Low: 1.9635). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0897 SBD (High: 2.4293 / Low: 2.3396).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2313

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0897

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 0.1279 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.4220) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4579), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0359 (-1.46%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.4220

2017 Avg (January) 2.4579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4702	2.3433	2.4220
February	2.4441	2.3460	2.3882
March	2.4293	2.3396	2.3692
April	2.3540	2.2194	2.2849
May	2.2223	2.0927	2.1569
June	2.1356	2.0305	2.0953
July	2.1384	2.0264	2.0720
August	2.1300	1.9011	2.0144
September	1.9657	1.8754	1.9254
October	2.1948	1.9635	2.1177
November	2.1691	2.0269	2.1178
December	2.1222	2.0291	2.0777