YEARLY HIGH
0.0028 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0021 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0024 BRL

2018 LBP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.0028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0021 to the December average rate of 0.0026, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0028 was up 24.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0022, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14 BRL
2017 Average 11 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 10 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.54 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0028
0.0021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0023, compared to 0.0026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0003 BRL (High: 0.0027 / Low: 0.0025). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BRL (High: 0.0026 / Low: 0.0025).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0027) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0021), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+30.47%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0027
2017 Avg (September) 0.0021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0022 0.0021 0.0021
February 0.0022 0.0021 0.0021
March 0.0022 0.0021 0.0022
April 0.0023 0.0022 0.0023
May 0.0025 0.0023 0.0024
June 0.0026 0.0025 0.0025
July 0.0026 0.0024 0.0025
August 0.0027 0.0025 0.0026
September 0.0028 0.0027 0.0027
October 0.0027 0.0024 0.0025
November 0.0026 0.0024 0.0025
December 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026