YEARLY HIGH
1.9813 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.5696 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7518 BRL

2018 FJD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 1.9813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.5696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4117 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5876 to the December average rate of 1.8328, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9813 was up 21.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,906 BRL
2017 Average 7,753 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 7,848 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,058.33 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9629
1.5535
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.6741, compared to 1.8296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2102 BRL (High: 1.9693 / Low: 1.7591). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0388 BRL (High: 1.6279 / Low: 1.5891).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2102
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0388

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 0.1761 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.9288) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5521), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3767 (+24.27%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.9288
2017 Avg (September) 1.5521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6254 1.5696 1.5876
February 1.6279 1.5891 1.6090
March 1.6348 1.5829 1.6153
April 1.6938 1.6133 1.6697
May 1.7955 1.6871 1.7463
June 1.8906 1.7916 1.8169
July 1.8701 1.7685 1.8207
August 1.9693 1.7591 1.8582
September 1.9813 1.8790 1.9288
October 1.8951 1.6902 1.7527
November 1.8621 1.7126 1.7841
December 1.8533 1.8022 1.8328