YEARLY HIGH
0.4838 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.4413 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4602 BRL

2017 BOB to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.4838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.4413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0425 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4620 to the December average rate of 0.4770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4838 was down 19.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,419 BRL
2016 Average 2,528 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 2,206 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212.41 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4798
0.4457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.4585, compared to 0.4618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0343 BRL (High: 0.4816 / Low: 0.4473). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 BRL (High: 0.4536 / Low: 0.4430).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0343
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

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 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.4770) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4849), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0079 (-1.63%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.4770
2016 Avg (December) 0.4849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4736 0.4528 0.4620
February 0.4536 0.4430 0.4487
March 0.4614 0.4429 0.4511
April 0.4583 0.4468 0.4529
May 0.4816 0.4473 0.4616
June 0.4822 0.4671 0.4749
July 0.4768 0.4505 0.4606
August 0.4610 0.4452 0.4530
September 0.4585 0.4413 0.4485
October 0.4758 0.4517 0.4613
November 0.4785 0.4598 0.4701
December 0.4838 0.4677 0.4770