YEARLY HIGH
0.3270 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.2967 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3134 BSD

2017 BRL to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.3270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.2967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0303 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3128 to the December average rate of 0.3033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3270 was up 1.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3208, 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 8,174 BSD
2016 Average 7,213 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 7,417 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 757.19 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3237
0.3014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BSD 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 0.3148, compared to 0.3120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0262 BSD (High: 0.3229 / Low: 0.2967). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 BSD (High: 0.3270 / Low: 0.3191).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0262
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.3219) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2519), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0700 (+27.77%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.3219
2016 Avg (February) 0.2519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3187 0.3047 0.3128
February 0.3270 0.3191 0.3219
March 0.3255 0.3132 0.3202
April 0.3229 0.3142 0.3183
May 0.3229 0.2967 0.3121
June 0.3078 0.2991 0.3035
July 0.3203 0.3021 0.3124
August 0.3212 0.3131 0.3171
September 0.3240 0.3131 0.3194
October 0.3190 0.3040 0.3136
November 0.3112 0.3017 0.3064
December 0.3090 0.2992 0.3033