YEARLY HIGH
0.4811 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.3594 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4173 BRL

2018 SVC to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.4811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.3594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1218 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3667 to the December average rate of 0.4446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4811 was up 24.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3853, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,406 BRL
2017 Average 1,825 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,797 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 608.78 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4784
0.3566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.3914, compared to 0.4432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0507 BRL (High: 0.4742 / Low: 0.4235). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 BRL (High: 0.4486 / Low: 0.4389).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0507
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

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 0.0386 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.4683) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1107 (+30.96%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.4683
2017 Avg (September) 0.3576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3794 0.3594 0.3667
February 0.3767 0.3621 0.3711
March 0.3800 0.3667 0.3748
April 0.4006 0.3778 0.3895
May 0.4277 0.3998 0.4150
June 0.4461 0.4233 0.4315
July 0.4495 0.4216 0.4365
August 0.4742 0.4235 0.4484
September 0.4811 0.4583 0.4683
October 0.4592 0.4161 0.4297
November 0.4505 0.4224 0.4319
December 0.4486 0.4389 0.4446