YEARLY HIGH
12.9266 SDG
YEARLY LOW
2.1125 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3048 SDG

2018 BRL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 12.9266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.1125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8140 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1861 to the December average rate of 12.2342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 459.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.9266 was up 493.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1779, 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 323,164 SDG
2017 Average 51,972 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 52,813 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 270,351.15 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.6597
1.1431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SDG 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 4.6505, compared to 7.9590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 8.4469 SDG (High: 12.9266 / Low: 4.4797). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1201 SDG (High: 2.2326 / Low: 2.1125).

October Spread (Volatile) ±8.4469
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3824 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 9.1860) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0945), the exchange rate shifted by +7.0915 (+338.59%).

2018 Avg (October) 9.1860
2017 Avg (October) 2.0945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2326 2.1125 2.1861
February 5.6102 2.1839 5.1370
March 5.6336 5.4358 5.5151
April 5.4942 5.1723 5.3137
May 5.1797 4.8267 4.9763
June 4.8557 4.6124 4.7750
July 4.8802 4.5779 4.7164
August 4.8735 4.3383 4.6016
September 4.4879 4.2761 4.3991
October 12.9266 4.4797 9.1860
November 12.9249 12.0966 12.6166
December 12.3947 12.1296 12.2342