YEARLY HIGH
0.4350 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3867 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4088 AUD

2017 BRL to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 0.4350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.3867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0484 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4196 to the December average rate of 0.3964, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4350 was up 1.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,876 AUD
2016 Average 9,690 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 9,667 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,208.76 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4247
0.3939
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to AUD 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 0.4173, compared to 0.4004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0352 AUD (High: 0.4350 / Low: 0.3998). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 AUD (High: 0.4241 / Low: 0.4174).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0352
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.4199) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3869), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0330 (+8.54%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.4199
2016 Avg (May) 0.3869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4267 0.4121 0.4196
February 0.4241 0.4174 0.4200
March 0.4226 0.4149 0.4200
April 0.4267 0.4195 0.4222
May 0.4350 0.3998 0.4199
June 0.4168 0.3931 0.4018
July 0.4061 0.3932 0.4003
August 0.4050 0.3966 0.4006
September 0.4037 0.3948 0.4007
October 0.4078 0.3951 0.4025
November 0.4091 0.3944 0.4020
December 0.4084 0.3867 0.3964