YEARLY HIGH
0.1517 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.1142 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1319 BRL

2018 ETB to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.1517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.1142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0375 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1169 to the December average rate of 0.1380, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1517 was up 3.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1465, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 758 BRL
2017 Average 669 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 571 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187.62 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1509
0.1138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1245, compared to 0.1393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0163 BRL (High: 0.1502 / Low: 0.1338). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 BRL (High: 0.1213 / Low: 0.1168).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0163
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1478) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1332), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0146 (+10.96%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1478
2017 Avg (September) 0.1332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1211 0.1142 0.1169
February 0.1201 0.1149 0.1181
March 0.1213 0.1168 0.1193
April 0.1274 0.1201 0.1240
May 0.1360 0.1273 0.1320
June 0.1415 0.1346 0.1370
July 0.1427 0.1349 0.1385
August 0.1502 0.1338 0.1419
September 0.1517 0.1442 0.1478
October 0.1445 0.1296 0.1348
November 0.1400 0.1315 0.1349
December 0.1405 0.1356 0.1380