YEARLY HIGH
37.3173 JPY
YEARLY LOW
33.0629 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.1452 JPY

2017 BRL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 37.3173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 33.0629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2544 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.9819 to the December average rate of 34.2517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 37.3173 was up 3.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 35.9331, 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 932,932 JPY
2016 Average 782,165 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 826,572 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,359.90 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

36.6573
33.3777
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to JPY 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 35.3774, compared to 34.9130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4644 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.3774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.9130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 3.4832 JPY (High: 36.5461 / Low: 33.0629). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9798 JPY (High: 35.0142 / Low: 34.0344).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.4832
November Spread (Stable) ±0.9798

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.3650 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 36.3840) against the same month in 2016 (average: 28.8736), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5104 (+26.01%).

2017 Avg (February) 36.3840
2016 Avg (February) 28.8736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.6414 35.1538 35.9819
February 37.3173 35.8971 36.3840
March 36.9376 35.3502 36.1721
April 35.7907 34.4386 35.0593
May 36.5461 33.0629 35.0160
June 34.2852 33.1309 33.6510
July 35.8412 33.9828 35.0716
August 35.5707 34.1865 34.8121
September 35.9829 34.5217 35.3638
October 35.9923 34.3635 35.4084
November 35.0142 34.0344 34.5701
December 34.7084 33.6304 34.2517