2018 CAD to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.2344 BRL

YEARLY LOW

2.4786 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8147 BRL

2018 CAD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 3.2344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 2.4786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7558 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5807 to the December average rate of 2.8928, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.2344 was up 22.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6361, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,172 BRL

2017 Average 12,311 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 12,393 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,778.76 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.2066

2.4757

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.6789, compared to 2.9505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2716 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6789

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3593 BRL (High: 3.1356 / Low: 2.7763). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0890 BRL (High: 2.9326 / Low: 2.8437).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3593

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0890

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2593 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 3.1457) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5468), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5989 (+23.51%).

2018 Avg (September) 3.1457

2017 Avg (September) 2.5468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6380	2.5433	2.5807
February	2.6194	2.5291	2.5825
March	2.5821	2.4786	2.5366
April	2.7329	2.5619	2.6743
May	2.9040	2.7305	2.8210
June	3.0057	2.8218	2.8785
July	2.9927	2.8282	2.9089
August	3.1987	2.8455	3.0065
September	3.2344	3.0711	3.1457
October	3.1356	2.7763	2.8864
November	2.9735	2.8164	2.8626
December	2.9326	2.8437	2.8928