YEARLY HIGH
8.6139 ETB
YEARLY LOW
6.8276 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5034 ETB

2017 BRL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 8.6139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 6.8276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7863 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0592 to the December average rate of 8.2975, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.6139 was up 21.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.1016, 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 215,347 ETB
2016 Average 157,696 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 170,689 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,657.96 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.5043
6.8725
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to ETB 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 7.1834, compared to 7.8234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 1.2286 ETB (High: 8.6139 / Low: 7.3853). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1698 ETB (High: 7.3474 / Low: 7.1777).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.2286
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1698

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1698 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1698

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 8.1094) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.9500), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1595 (+16.68%).

2017 Avg (October) 8.1094
2016 Avg (October) 6.9500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2545 6.8276 7.0592
February 7.4302 7.1803 7.3006
March 7.4103 7.0916 7.2780
April 7.3474 7.1777 7.2757
May 7.4230 6.8440 7.1783
June 7.1429 6.8960 7.0085
July 7.4493 7.0095 7.2577
August 7.5095 7.2720 7.3991
September 7.6116 7.3777 7.5081
October 8.6139 7.3853 8.1094
November 8.5497 8.1988 8.3683
December 8.4746 8.1932 8.2975