YEARLY HIGH
0.4734 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0774 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2000 BRL

2018 SDG to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.0774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3960 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4575 to the December average rate of 0.0817, the exchange rate registered a net change of -82.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4734 was down 6.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,367 BRL
2017 Average 2,406 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 387 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,980.05 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4953
0.0415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.2409, compared to 0.1592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2796 BRL (High: 0.4579 / Low: 0.1782). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BRL (High: 0.0824 / Low: 0.0807).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2796
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2499 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4575) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4968), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0393 (-7.91%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4575
2017 Avg (January) 0.4968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4734 0.4479 0.4575
February 0.4579 0.1782 0.2076
March 0.1840 0.1775 0.1813
April 0.1933 0.1820 0.1882
May 0.2072 0.1931 0.2010
June 0.2168 0.2059 0.2095
July 0.2184 0.2049 0.2121
August 0.2305 0.2052 0.2176
September 0.2339 0.2228 0.2274
October 0.2232 0.0774 0.1370
November 0.0827 0.0774 0.0793
December 0.0824 0.0807 0.0817