YEARLY HIGH
2.0947 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.5645 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8159 BRL

2018 BZD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 2.0947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1.5645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5302 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5963 to the December average rate of 1.9299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0947 was up 24.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6771, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,473 BRL
2017 Average 7,938 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 7,823 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,650.86 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0827
1.5521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 1.7041, compared to 1.9278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2207 BRL (High: 2.0643 / Low: 1.8436). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0418 BRL (High: 1.9470 / Low: 1.9052).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2207
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0418

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1680 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.0385) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5520), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4865 (+31.35%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.0385
2017 Avg (September) 1.5520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6504 1.5645 1.5963
February 1.6401 1.5760 1.6154
March 1.6541 1.5964 1.6320
April 1.7438 1.6446 1.6954
May 1.8621 1.7404 1.8066
June 1.9419 1.8429 1.8787
July 1.9568 1.8352 1.9002
August 2.0643 1.8436 1.9519
September 2.0947 1.9951 2.0385
October 1.9991 1.8115 1.8705
November 1.9555 1.8387 1.8758
December 1.9470 1.9052 1.9299