2018 BRL to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BRL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BRL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 185.2783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 137.1497.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.1287 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 180.7595 to the December average rate of 149.0676, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 185.2783 was down 1.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 188.8505, 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 SOS 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 169.6652, compared to 149.4856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.1795 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 16.7238 SOS (High: 156.1463 / Low: 139.4225). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3758 SOS (High: 150.9670 / Low: 147.5912).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 10.7240 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 180.7595) against the same month in 2017 (average: 180.7734), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0139 (-0.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 185.2783 | 174.1332 | 180.7595 |
| February | 183.0589 | 176.0606 | 178.8643 |
| March | 180.1806 | 174.3117 | 177.1746 |
| April | 175.7837 | 164.4998 | 169.5653 |
| May | 164.6126 | 154.5946 | 158.8413 |
| June | 155.8872 | 147.5742 | 152.7859 |
| July | 156.8273 | 147.2571 | 151.4496 |
| August | 156.1463 | 139.4225 | 147.6569 |
| September | 144.2192 | 137.1497 | 141.1429 |
| October | 159.5058 | 143.9700 | 154.2093 |
| November | 156.9604 | 147.1633 | 153.3875 |
| December | 150.9670 | 147.5912 | 149.0676 |