YEARLY HIGH
0.0185 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0089 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0103 BRL

2018 MRO to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.0185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0090 to the December average rate of 0.0109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0185 was up 96.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92 BRL
2017 Average 44 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 44 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.12 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0117
0.0088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0096, compared to 0.0110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0083 BRL (High: 0.0185 / Low: 0.0102). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BRL (High: 0.0110 / Low: 0.0108).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0110) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+24.74%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0110
2017 Avg (October) 0.0088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0094 0.0089 0.0090
February 0.0093 0.0089 0.0091
March 0.0094 0.0090 0.0092
April 0.0098 0.0093 0.0096
May 0.0105 0.0099 0.0102
June 0.0110 0.0104 0.0106
July 0.0110 0.0103 0.0107
August 0.0116 0.0104 0.0110
September 0.0118 0.0112 0.0115
October 0.0185 0.0102 0.0110
November 0.0110 0.0104 0.0106
December 0.0110 0.0108 0.0109