2018 XCD to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5565 BRL

YEARLY LOW

1.1643 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3511 BRL

2018 XCD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 1.5565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1.1643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3922 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1871 to the December average rate of 1.4396, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5565 was up 24.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,783 BRL

2017 Average 5,907 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 5,822 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,961.08 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5493

1.1541

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.2674, compared to 1.4348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1675 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2674

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4348

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1650 BRL (High: 1.5355 / Low: 1.3705). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0297 BRL (High: 1.4513 / Low: 1.4216).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1650

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0297

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 0.1255 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.5164) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1587), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3577 (+30.88%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.5164

2017 Avg (September) 1.1587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2257	1.1643	1.1871
February	1.2195	1.1718	1.2017
March	1.2307	1.1876	1.2134
April	1.2978	1.2224	1.2608
May	1.3838	1.2979	1.3437
June	1.4439	1.3715	1.3975
July	1.4549	1.3646	1.4132
August	1.5355	1.3705	1.4511
September	1.5565	1.4850	1.5164
October	1.4867	1.3478	1.3909
November	1.4583	1.3673	1.3978
December	1.4513	1.4216	1.4396