YEARLY HIGH
0.0589 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0495 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0533 BRL

2018 INR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.0589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.0495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0504 to the December average rate of 0.0550, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0589 was up 12.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,714 BRL
2017 Average 12,266 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 12,371 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,342.91 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0575
0.0497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 November, with a trading range of 0.0052 BRL (High: 0.0557 / Low: 0.0504). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 BRL (High: 0.0513 / Low: 0.0496).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 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 4 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: 0.0493), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+14.38%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0564
2017 Avg (August) 0.0493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0519 0.0495 0.0504
February 0.0513 0.0496 0.0504
March 0.0512 0.0495 0.0504
April 0.0528 0.0507 0.0519
May 0.0554 0.0525 0.0538
June 0.0579 0.0547 0.0557
July 0.0571 0.0535 0.0556
August 0.0589 0.0541 0.0564
September 0.0588 0.0553 0.0568
October 0.0548 0.0498 0.0510
November 0.0557 0.0504 0.0526
December 0.0559 0.0537 0.0550