YEARLY HIGH
2.3733 SRD
YEARLY LOW
1.7729 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0571 SRD

2018 BRL to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 2.3733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 1.7729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6004 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3260 to the December average rate of 1.9170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3733 was down 3.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4666, 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 59,334 SRD
2017 Average 58,659 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 44,323 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,010.36 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3766
1.7696
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SRD 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 2.1884, compared to 1.9258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2164 SRD (High: 2.0136 / Low: 1.7972). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0397 SRD (High: 1.9412 / Low: 1.9015).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2164
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0397

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 0.1348 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1348

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.3260) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3363), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0103 (-0.44%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.3260
2017 Avg (January) 2.3363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3733 2.2515 2.3260
February 2.3582 2.2659 2.2997
March 2.3268 2.2452 2.2775
April 2.2606 2.1293 2.1921
May 2.1291 1.9968 2.0573
June 2.0149 1.9138 1.9778
July 2.0223 1.8993 1.9531
August 2.0136 1.7972 1.9043
September 1.8583 1.7729 1.8202
October 2.0475 1.8562 1.9851
November 2.0183 1.8923 1.9748
December 1.9412 1.9015 1.9170