YEARLY HIGH
1.8725 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.6976 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7781 BRL

2017 AWG to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 1.8725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.6976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1749 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7773 to the December average rate of 1.8438, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8725 was down 18.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.3097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,363 BRL
2016 Average 9,722 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 8,488 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 874.33 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8557
1.7129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1.7662, compared to 1.7900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1518 BRL (High: 1.8725 / Low: 1.7207). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0414 BRL (High: 1.7391 / Low: 1.6976).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1518
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0414

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0525 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1.7804) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9741), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1937 (-9.81%).

2017 Avg (May) 1.7804
2016 Avg (May) 1.9741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8320 1.7371 1.7773
February 1.7391 1.6976 1.7248
March 1.7738 1.7070 1.7352
April 1.7681 1.7201 1.7451
May 1.8725 1.7207 1.7804
June 1.8621 1.8043 1.8343
July 1.8436 1.7392 1.7839
August 1.7892 1.7342 1.7603
September 1.7791 1.7182 1.7442
October 1.8375 1.7513 1.7817
November 1.8550 1.7982 1.8263
December 1.8704 1.8109 1.8438