YEARLY HIGH
0.5640 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.4213 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4893 BRL

2018 SRD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.5640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.4213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1427 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4300 to the December average rate of 0.5217, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5640 was up 25.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4481, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,820 BRL
2017 Average 2,132 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 2,107 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 713.46 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5614
0.4180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.4587, compared to 0.5199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0612 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0598 BRL (High: 0.5564 / Low: 0.4966). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 BRL (High: 0.5259 / Low: 0.5151).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0598
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

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 0.0455 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.5495) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4210), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1285 (+30.52%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.5495
2017 Avg (September) 0.4210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4442 0.4213 0.4300
February 0.4413 0.4240 0.4349
March 0.4454 0.4298 0.4391
April 0.4696 0.4424 0.4563
May 0.5008 0.4697 0.4863
June 0.5225 0.4963 0.5057
July 0.5265 0.4945 0.5121
August 0.5564 0.4966 0.5258
September 0.5640 0.5381 0.5495
October 0.5387 0.4884 0.5040
November 0.5285 0.4955 0.5065
December 0.5259 0.5151 0.5217