YEARLY HIGH
4.0203 SZL
YEARLY LOW
3.2810 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6269 SZL

2018 BRL to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 4.0203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 3.2810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7393 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8026 to the December average rate of 3.6595, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.0203 was down 9.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.4514, 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 100,507 SZL
2017 Average 104,270 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 82,024 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,482.81 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.9064
3.4138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SZL 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 3.5964, compared to 3.6573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5964
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.5009 SZL (High: 4.0203 / Low: 3.5194). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0634 SZL (High: 3.5836 / Low: 3.5203).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.5009
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0634

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1551 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 3.8654) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.2923), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4270 (-9.95%).

2018 Avg (October) 3.8654
2017 Avg (October) 4.2923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8826 3.7081 3.8026
February 3.7584 3.5778 3.6475
March 3.6705 3.5041 3.6133
April 3.5836 3.5203 3.5487
May 3.5777 3.3301 3.4549
June 3.6710 3.2810 3.5114
July 3.5915 3.4268 3.5117
August 3.7318 3.4303 3.5762
September 3.7813 3.4800 3.5985
October 4.0203 3.5194 3.8654
November 3.9342 3.5030 3.7326
December 3.7489 3.5320 3.6595