YEARLY HIGH
21.8783 BTN
YEARLY LOW
18.5610 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.4001 BTN

2017 BRL to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 21.8783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 18.5610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3173 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.3012 to the December average rate of 19.4859, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 21.8783 was up 2.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.4444, 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 546,957 BTN
2016 Average 484,455 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 464,025 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,931.51 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

21.8065
19.2750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BTN 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 20.7027, compared to 20.0976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.0976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.9725 BTN (High: 20.5335 / Low: 18.5610). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4306 BTN (High: 21.8783 / Low: 21.4477).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.9725
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4306

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5654 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 21.5956) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.1913), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4043 (+25.62%).

2017 Avg (February) 21.5956
2016 Avg (February) 17.1913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.7645 20.7263 21.3012
February 21.8783 21.4477 21.5956
March 21.5982 20.6162 21.1132
April 20.9813 20.1507 20.5478
May 20.6917 19.0866 20.1034
June 19.8389 19.2985 19.5551
July 20.6107 19.5362 20.1404
August 20.5335 18.5610 20.1133
September 20.7476 20.1001 20.5654
October 20.8651 19.7436 20.4109
November 20.1376 19.5279 19.8696
December 19.9545 19.1577 19.4859