YEARLY HIGH
566.4604 BIF
YEARLY LOW
508.9152 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
539.8318 BIF

2017 BRL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 566.4604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 508.9152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.5452 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 525.6009 to the December average rate of 533.3995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 566.4604 was up 5.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 535.1080, 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 14,161,510 BIF
2016 Average 11,686,233 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 12,722,879 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,438,631.21 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

560.9988
519.8310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BIF 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 534.8243, compared to 544.8392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 534.8243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 544.8392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 36.7036 BIF (High: 548.0373 / Low: 511.3337). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.1881 BIF (High: 546.3477 / Low: 533.1596).

May Spread (Volatile) ±36.7036
April Spread (Stable) ±13.1881

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 11.8735 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.8735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 557.5682) against the same month in 2016 (average: 511.4925), the exchange rate shifted by +46.0757 (+9.01%).

2017 Avg (September) 557.5682
2016 Avg (September) 511.4925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 541.2289 508.9152 525.6009
February 556.8249 538.3912 545.2568
March 558.0128 529.7539 543.0810
April 546.3477 533.1596 540.2633
May 548.0373 511.3337 531.4821
June 531.0030 515.5720 523.2616
July 551.8293 517.4442 538.9433
August 560.6256 542.8105 551.2843
September 566.4604 547.7069 557.5682
October 559.4019 532.8178 549.8569
November 546.9923 530.1453 537.9834
December 542.5612 525.6707 533.3995