2018 MDL to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2508 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.1872 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2173 BRL

2018 MDL to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.2508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.1872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0636 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1893 to the December average rate of 0.2265, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2508 was up 28.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1945, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,254 BRL

2017 Average 868 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 936 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 318.05 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2493

0.1838

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.2051, compared to 0.2294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2051

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0252 BRL (High: 0.2371 / Low: 0.2120). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 BRL (High: 0.2288 / Low: 0.2228).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0252

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

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 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2438) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1772), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0666 (+37.59%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2438

2017 Avg (September) 0.1772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1940	0.1872	0.1893
February	0.1977	0.1895	0.1948
March	0.2019	0.1923	0.1979
April	0.2116	0.2004	0.2071
May	0.2243	0.2114	0.2177
June	0.2321	0.2200	0.2239
July	0.2334	0.2216	0.2286
August	0.2476	0.2239	0.2358
September	0.2508	0.2374	0.2438
October	0.2371	0.2120	0.2210
November	0.2288	0.2158	0.2208
December	0.2288	0.2228	0.2265