YEARLY HIGH
0.8589 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.6425 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7450 XCD

2018 BRL to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.8589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.6425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2164 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8425 to the December average rate of 0.6947, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8589 was down 2.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8837, 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 21,472 XCD
2017 Average 21,173 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 16,061 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,410.50 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8608
0.6413
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to XCD 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 0.7921, compared to 0.6978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0784 XCD (High: 0.7297 / Low: 0.6512). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 XCD (High: 0.7034 / Low: 0.6891).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0784
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

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 0.0488 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.8425) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8455), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-0.35%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.8425
2017 Avg (January) 0.8455

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8589 0.8159 0.8425
February 0.8534 0.8200 0.8322
March 0.8420 0.8125 0.8242
April 0.8181 0.7705 0.7933
May 0.7705 0.7226 0.7445
June 0.7292 0.6926 0.7157
July 0.7328 0.6873 0.7078
August 0.7297 0.6512 0.6901
September 0.6734 0.6425 0.6596
October 0.7419 0.6726 0.7193
November 0.7314 0.6857 0.7156
December 0.7034 0.6891 0.6947