YEARLY HIGH
0.6048 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.4920 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5440 BAM

2017 BRL to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 0.6048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1128 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5757 to the December average rate of 0.5010, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6048 was up 4.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5765, 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 15,120 BAM
2016 Average 12,754 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 12,300 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,820.27 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6006
0.4919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BAM 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 0.5693, compared to 0.5188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0534 BAM (High: 0.5762 / Low: 0.5228). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 BAM (High: 0.5293 / Low: 0.5184).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0534
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0294 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.5915) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4437), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1478 (+33.32%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.5915
2016 Avg (February) 0.4437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5847 0.5686 0.5757
February 0.6048 0.5792 0.5915
March 0.6001 0.5757 0.5858
April 0.5925 0.5649 0.5815
May 0.5762 0.5228 0.5522
June 0.5372 0.5174 0.5288
July 0.5392 0.5176 0.5301
August 0.5322 0.5156 0.5251
September 0.5293 0.5184 0.5242
October 0.5306 0.5035 0.5217
November 0.5183 0.5013 0.5106
December 0.5121 0.4920 0.5010