YEARLY HIGH
1.6852 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.5291 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5961 BRL

2017 BBD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 1.6852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.5291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1561 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5981 to the December average rate of 1.6487, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6852 was down 18.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0710, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,426 BRL
2016 Average 8,716 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 7,646 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 780.51 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6583
1.5435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.5891, compared to 1.6031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1366 BRL (High: 1.6852 / Low: 1.5486). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0367 BRL (High: 1.5658 / Low: 1.5291).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1366
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0367

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0468 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0468

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1.6028) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7692), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1663 (-9.40%).

2017 Avg (May) 1.6028
2016 Avg (May) 1.7692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6371 1.5677 1.5981
February 1.5658 1.5291 1.5530
March 1.5964 1.5363 1.5618
April 1.5912 1.5486 1.5708
May 1.6852 1.5486 1.6028
June 1.6715 1.6243 1.6478
July 1.6554 1.5609 1.6010
August 1.5969 1.5567 1.5768
September 1.5967 1.5434 1.5657
October 1.6450 1.5674 1.5949
November 1.6572 1.6065 1.6318
December 1.6710 1.6179 1.6487