YEARLY HIGH
0.2638 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2228 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2435 GBP

2017 BRL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.2638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.2228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0410 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2534 to the December average rate of 0.2262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2638 was up 0.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2634, 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 6,594 GBP
2016 Average 5,362 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 5,569 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,025.21 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2628
0.2229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to GBP 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 0.2502, compared to 0.2367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0209 GBP (High: 0.2500 / Low: 0.2290). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 GBP (High: 0.2308 / Low: 0.2228).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0209
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.2594) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1900), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0694 (+36.55%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.2594
2016 Avg (March) 0.1900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2584 0.2478 0.2534
February 0.2623 0.2524 0.2581
March 0.2638 0.2544 0.2594
April 0.2596 0.2431 0.2519
May 0.2500 0.2290 0.2415
June 0.2409 0.2321 0.2371
July 0.2471 0.2321 0.2401
August 0.2487 0.2406 0.2448
September 0.2473 0.2337 0.2399
October 0.2425 0.2300 0.2375
November 0.2344 0.2258 0.2318
December 0.2308 0.2228 0.2262