YEARLY HIGH
0.8632 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.7149 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7835 GEL

2017 BRL to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.8632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.7149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1483 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8439 to the December average rate of 0.7960, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8632 was up 2.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8415, 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 21,579 GEL
2016 Average 17,044 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 17,872 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,706.68 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8598
0.7199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to GEL 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 0.7897, compared to 0.7774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0956 GEL (High: 0.8456 / Low: 0.7500). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0225 GEL (High: 0.7717 / Low: 0.7492).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0956
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0225

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0586 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.8439) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2412 (+40.03%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.8439
2016 Avg (January) 0.6027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8632 0.8077 0.8439
February 0.8628 0.8219 0.8482
March 0.8065 0.7739 0.7895
April 0.7830 0.7569 0.7680
May 0.7810 0.7149 0.7567
June 0.7460 0.7201 0.7316
July 0.7680 0.7236 0.7490
August 0.7717 0.7492 0.7603
September 0.7998 0.7674 0.7875
October 0.7887 0.7608 0.7801
November 0.8456 0.7500 0.7912
December 0.8343 0.7580 0.7960