YEARLY HIGH
2.2661 BOB
YEARLY LOW
2.0671 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1744 BOB

2017 BRL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 2.2661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 2.0671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1990 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1647 to the December average rate of 2.0967, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2661 was up 2.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2162, 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 56,652 BOB
2016 Average 49,765 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 51,677 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,974.88 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2432
2.0834
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BOB 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 2.1818, compared to 2.1670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1593 BOB (High: 2.2356 / Low: 2.0763). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0526 BOB (High: 2.2574 / Low: 2.2048).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1593
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0526

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0615 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0615

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2.2299) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1041 (+4.90%).

2017 Avg (September) 2.2299
2016 Avg (September) 2.1257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2086 2.1113 2.1647
February 2.2574 2.2048 2.2286
March 2.2581 2.1672 2.2168
April 2.2379 2.1819 2.2079
May 2.2356 2.0763 2.1671
June 2.1409 2.0738 2.1060
July 2.2199 2.0972 2.1718
August 2.2462 2.1694 2.2076
September 2.2661 2.1808 2.2299
October 2.2140 2.1017 2.1683
November 2.1750 2.0901 2.1275
December 2.1382 2.0671 2.0967