YEARLY HIGH
0.0590 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0494 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0534 BRL

2018 BTN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.0590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.0494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0504 to the December average rate of 0.0551, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0590 was up 9.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 295 BRL
2017 Average 245 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 247 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.96 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0575
0.0498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to BRL 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 0.0521, compared to 0.0546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0521
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0055 BRL (High: 0.0551 / Low: 0.0496). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BRL (High: 0.0513 / Low: 0.0496).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0564) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+13.31%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0564
2017 Avg (August) 0.0498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0520 0.0494 0.0504
February 0.0513 0.0496 0.0504
March 0.0513 0.0494 0.0504
April 0.0529 0.0508 0.0519
May 0.0554 0.0527 0.0538
June 0.0582 0.0548 0.0557
July 0.0570 0.0537 0.0556
August 0.0590 0.0539 0.0564
September 0.0585 0.0552 0.0569
October 0.0551 0.0496 0.0511
November 0.0556 0.0503 0.0526
December 0.0560 0.0536 0.0551