YEARLY HIGH
0.3300 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2892 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3086 CHF

2017 BRL to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 0.3300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 0.2892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0408 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3153 to the December average rate of 0.2992, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3300 was up 3.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3190, 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 8,250 CHF
2016 Average 7,104 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 7,230 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,019.73 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3255
0.2909
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to CHF 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 0.3131, compared to 0.3040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0303 CHF (High: 0.3210 / Low: 0.2906). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 CHF (High: 0.3182 / Low: 0.3117).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.3226) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0729 (+29.17%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.3226
2016 Avg (February) 0.2497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3182 0.3117 0.3153
February 0.3300 0.3173 0.3226
March 0.3270 0.3153 0.3208
April 0.3239 0.3125 0.3186
May 0.3210 0.2906 0.3077
June 0.2988 0.2892 0.2938
July 0.3095 0.2898 0.2999
August 0.3117 0.3007 0.3060
September 0.3107 0.3021 0.3072
October 0.3111 0.3025 0.3079
November 0.3072 0.2984 0.3038
December 0.3058 0.2940 0.2992