YEARLY HIGH
1.7900 TRY
YEARLY LOW
1.1448 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3169 TRY

2018 BRL to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 1.7900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.1448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6452 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1757 to the December average rate of 1.3650, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7900 was up 44.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2346, 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 44,750 TRY
2017 Average 28,559 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 28,620 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,129.71 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5850
1.1275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to TRY 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 1.1944, compared to 1.4393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.4607 TRY (High: 1.7900 / Low: 1.3293). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0264 TRY (High: 1.1792 / Low: 1.1529).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4607
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0264

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1271 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.5130) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4010 (+36.06%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.5130
2017 Avg (August) 1.1121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2004 1.1448 1.1757
February 1.1792 1.1529 1.1656
March 1.2086 1.1698 1.1872
April 1.2273 1.1572 1.1924
May 1.3036 1.1714 1.2194
June 1.2713 1.1483 1.2263
July 1.3102 1.1720 1.2501
August 1.7900 1.3293 1.5130
September 1.6242 1.4567 1.5410
October 1.6430 1.4782 1.5469
November 1.4946 1.3312 1.4198
December 1.3987 1.3439 1.3650