YEARLY HIGH
0.2233 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.1670 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1899 BRL

2018 MXN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.2233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0562 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1697 to the December average rate of 0.1937, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2233 was up 20.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1857, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,164 BRL
2017 Average 8,466 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 8,352 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,811.37 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2203
0.1651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.1797, compared to 0.2002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1797
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0316 BRL (High: 0.2147 / Low: 0.1832). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 BRL (High: 0.1771 / Low: 0.1723).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0316
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 0.0196 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2157) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1756), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0401 (+22.84%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2157
2017 Avg (September) 0.1756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1732 0.1670 0.1697
February 0.1771 0.1723 0.1742
March 0.1820 0.1702 0.1764
April 0.1899 0.1815 0.1855
May 0.1907 0.1821 0.1858
June 0.1957 0.1795 0.1864
July 0.2049 0.1957 0.2010
August 0.2185 0.1994 0.2080
September 0.2233 0.2093 0.2157
October 0.2147 0.1832 0.1961
November 0.1913 0.1832 0.1868
December 0.1975 0.1878 0.1937