YEARLY HIGH
152.8039 AMD
YEARLY LOW
115.4154 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
133.1015 AMD

2018 BRL to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 152.8039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 115.4154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.3885 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.4878 to the December average rate of 124.5849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 152.8039 was down 3.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 158.7420, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,820,098 AMD
2017 Average 3,779,689 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,885,386 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 934,711.61 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

153.7297
114.8270
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to AMD 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 141.2896, compared to 124.9134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.3761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 141.2896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 124.9134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 13.4755 AMD (High: 129.8226 / Low: 116.3470). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1662 AMD (High: 126.3603 / Low: 123.1941).

August Spread (Volatile) ±13.4755
December Spread (Stable) ±3.1662

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.8209 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 150.4878) against the same month in 2017 (average: 151.8436), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3558 (-0.89%).

2018 Avg (January) 150.4878
2017 Avg (January) 151.8436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 152.8039 145.8607 150.4878
February 151.7914 146.5122 148.2314
March 149.9425 144.5073 146.5305
April 145.3369 137.8785 141.2112
May 138.4981 128.9258 133.3903
June 130.1676 123.8210 127.8862
July 130.3797 123.1554 126.0164
August 129.8226 116.3470 123.0761
September 120.2942 115.4154 118.0689
October 133.3915 120.6398 129.0599
November 131.8890 123.0433 128.6745
December 126.3603 123.1941 124.5849