YEARLY HIGH
38.8819 LRD
YEARLY LOW
27.7744 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.7044 LRD

2017 BRL to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 38.8819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 27.7744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1076 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.3004 to the December average rate of 38.0616, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 38.8819 was up 31.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 29.5456, 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 972,049 LRD
2016 Average 645,675 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 694,360 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 277,688.85 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

39.0176
27.5463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to LRD 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 29.5999, compared to 35.8088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.2090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.5999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.8088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 8.0201 LRD (High: 36.8119 / Low: 28.7918). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8694 LRD (High: 30.4048 / Low: 29.5354).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.0201
April Spread (Stable) ±0.8694

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 0.8777 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8777

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 37.7544) against the same month in 2016 (average: 27.1789), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5755 (+38.91%).

2017 Avg (November) 37.7544
2016 Avg (November) 27.1789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.2798 27.7744 29.3004
February 30.8987 30.0279 30.3413
March 30.7546 29.2837 30.0852
April 30.4048 29.5354 29.9903
May 30.5097 27.8879 29.3799
June 29.0878 28.1175 28.5022
July 30.1092 28.2419 28.9692
August 36.8119 28.7918 35.6253
September 37.9081 36.1779 37.3375
October 37.5842 36.1525 37.1051
November 38.8819 36.0512 37.7544
December 38.7807 37.5445 38.0616