2018 BRL to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BRL to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BRL to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 2437.3519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 1603.5591.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 833.7928 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2389.6424 to the December average rate of 2156.5577, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2437.3519 was down 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 2442.1337, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BRL to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2219.0070, compared to 2029.8285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 189.1786 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 485.2745 SLL (High: 2111.5360 / Low: 1626.2616). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 44.6552 SLL (High: 2183.8153 / Low: 2139.1601).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 326.5744 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2389.6424) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2159.9617), the exchange rate shifted by +229.6807 (+10.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2437.3519 | 2309.8043 | 2389.6424 |
| February | 2421.0699 | 2324.3853 | 2363.0148 |
| March | 2389.2974 | 2304.1678 | 2340.9843 |
| April | 2342.6720 | 2203.1707 | 2258.6228 |
| May | 2223.3518 | 2080.1479 | 2144.1761 |
| June | 2111.5360 | 1626.2616 | 1817.6018 |
| July | 1765.9767 | 1603.5591 | 1674.5907 |
| August | 2114.4793 | 1672.7729 | 1845.4679 |
| September | 2090.5427 | 1994.4849 | 2047.6394 |
| October | 2303.3631 | 2088.2075 | 2233.1402 |
| November | 2270.5131 | 2128.7938 | 2221.5750 |
| December | 2183.8153 | 2139.1601 | 2156.5577 |