YEARLY HIGH
494.8979 LBP
YEARLY LOW
447.9128 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
472.8859 LBP

2017 BRL to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 494.8979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 447.9128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.9851 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 471.7063 to the December average rate of 459.7760, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 494.8979 was up 2.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 484.3120, 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 12,372,447 LBP
2016 Average 10,887,575 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 11,197,819 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,174,628.40 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

488.7147
454.3751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to LBP 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 474.6260, compared to 471.1458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4802 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 474.6260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 471.1458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 37.2379 LBP (High: 485.1507 / Low: 447.9128). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.2785 LBP (High: 486.1328 / Low: 473.8543).

May Spread (Volatile) ±37.2379
April Spread (Stable) ±12.2785

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 13.5765 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.5765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 485.8530) against the same month in 2016 (average: 380.1834), the exchange rate shifted by +105.6697 (+27.79%).

2017 Avg (February) 485.8530
2016 Avg (February) 380.1834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 481.6937 458.6846 471.7063
February 494.8979 480.6328 485.8530
March 490.4600 471.1743 481.7732
April 486.1328 473.8543 480.3733
May 485.1507 447.9128 470.8132
June 463.7987 449.5233 457.2367
July 481.0939 454.8245 470.0293
August 486.6463 469.7696 477.6126
September 490.0058 472.2076 481.9648
October 480.8401 458.9764 473.8066
November 472.1520 454.3393 463.6855
December 470.4911 452.1913 459.7760