YEARLY HIGH
0.6540 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5934 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6269 BBD

2017 BRL to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.6540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.5934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0606 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6258 to the December average rate of 0.6066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6540 was up 1.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6416, 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 16,349 BBD
2016 Average 14,428 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 14,835 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,514.38 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6477
0.6029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BBD 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 0.6296, compared to 0.6241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0523 BBD (High: 0.6457 / Low: 0.5934). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 BBD (High: 0.6540 / Low: 0.6386).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0523
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.0172 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.6439) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1401 (+27.81%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.6439
2016 Avg (February) 0.5038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6379 0.6108 0.6258
February 0.6540 0.6386 0.6439
March 0.6509 0.6264 0.6403
April 0.6458 0.6284 0.6366
May 0.6457 0.5934 0.6242
June 0.6156 0.5983 0.6069
July 0.6406 0.6041 0.6248
August 0.6424 0.6262 0.6342
September 0.6479 0.6263 0.6388
October 0.6380 0.6079 0.6271
November 0.6225 0.6034 0.6129
December 0.6181 0.5984 0.6066