2017 BAM to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0325 BRL

YEARLY LOW

1.6534 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8442 BRL

2017 BAM to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.0325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 1.6534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3791 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7370 to the December average rate of 1.9964, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0325 was down 12.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.3133, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,163 BRL

2016 Average 9,864 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 8,267 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,895.60 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0269

1.6603

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 1.7598, compared to 1.9285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7598

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1774 BRL (High: 1.9128 / Low: 1.7354). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0398 BRL (High: 1.9290 / Low: 1.8892).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1774

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0398

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0462 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0462

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.9964) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8077), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1887 (+10.44%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.9964

2016 Avg (December) 1.8077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7588	1.7104	1.7370
February	1.7264	1.6534	1.6908
March	1.7369	1.6665	1.7072
April	1.7703	1.6876	1.7200
May	1.9128	1.7354	1.8127
June	1.9326	1.8615	1.8911
July	1.9321	1.8547	1.8866
August	1.9395	1.8790	1.9046
September	1.9290	1.8892	1.9078
October	1.9861	1.8845	1.9171
November	1.9949	1.9294	1.9585
December	2.0325	1.9528	1.9964