YEARLY HIGH
0.4164 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.3258 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3714 SGD

2018 BRL to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.4164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.3258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0906 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4120 to the December average rate of 0.3524, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4164 was down 10.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4638, 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 10,411 SGD
2017 Average 10,817 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 8,145 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,266.14 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4198
0.3269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SGD 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 0.3886, compared to 0.3541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0395 SGD (High: 0.3690 / Low: 0.3295). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 SGD (High: 0.3566 / Low: 0.3499).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0395
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 0.0174 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4120) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4472), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0352 (-7.87%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4120
2017 Avg (January) 0.4472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4164 0.4038 0.4120
February 0.4132 0.4014 0.4065
March 0.4108 0.3938 0.4011
April 0.3970 0.3780 0.3863
May 0.3803 0.3591 0.3689
June 0.3625 0.3418 0.3571
July 0.3681 0.3471 0.3569
August 0.3690 0.3295 0.3496
September 0.3409 0.3258 0.3347
October 0.3789 0.3415 0.3672
November 0.3724 0.3488 0.3641
December 0.3566 0.3499 0.3524