YEARLY HIGH
2.0328 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.6542 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8446 BRL

2017 BGN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.0328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 1.6542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3787 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7373 to the December average rate of 1.9969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0328 was down 12.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.3125, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,164 BRL
2016 Average 9,865 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 8,271 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,893.37 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0276
1.6592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 1.7601, compared to 1.9291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1699 BRL (High: 1.9140 / Low: 1.7441). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0375 BRL (High: 1.9290 / Low: 1.8916).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1699
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0375

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 0.0475 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0475

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.9969) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1884 (+10.42%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.9969
2016 Avg (December) 1.8085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7586 1.7122 1.7373
February 1.7226 1.6542 1.6899
March 1.7364 1.6680 1.7075
April 1.7701 1.6818 1.7203
May 1.9140 1.7441 1.8133
June 1.9327 1.8631 1.8925
July 1.9322 1.8560 1.8882
August 1.9406 1.8820 1.9060
September 1.9290 1.8916 1.9077
October 1.9608 1.8864 1.9164
November 1.9978 1.9290 1.9597
December 2.0328 1.9547 1.9969