YEARLY HIGH
15.0636 GMD
YEARLY LOW
12.9969 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.3534 GMD

2017 BRL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 15.0636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 12.9969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0667 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6231 to the December average rate of 14.4141, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.0636 was up 9.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.6998, 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 376,590 GMD
2016 Average 303,478 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 324,922 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,667.44 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.8725
13.5096
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to GMD 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 14.1501, compared to 14.5566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.5566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 1.2146 GMD (High: 14.8921 / Low: 13.6775). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3763 GMD (High: 14.6104 / Low: 14.2341).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2146
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3763

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 0.4335 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 14.7589) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.3591), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3998 (+10.48%).

2017 Avg (October) 14.7589
2016 Avg (October) 13.3591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9572 12.9969 13.6231
February 14.6160 13.9543 14.2237
March 14.5528 13.9873 14.3222
April 14.6104 14.2341 14.3927
May 14.8921 13.6775 14.3864
June 14.2088 13.7228 13.9528
July 14.7429 13.9019 14.3789
August 14.8217 14.2993 14.5597
September 14.9454 14.4438 14.7061
October 15.0636 14.4103 14.7589
November 14.7642 14.3060 14.5222
December 14.6672 14.2130 14.4141