YEARLY HIGH
2437.3519 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1603.5591 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2124.4178 SLL

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 60,933,798 SLL
2017 Average 58,560,295 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 40,088,977 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,844,820.33 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2461.1476
1603.0855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2219.0070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2029.8285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±485.2745
December Spread (Stable) ±44.6552

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -326.5744

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 2389.6424
2017 Avg (January) 2159.9617

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