YEARLY HIGH
6.5409 MDL
YEARLY LOW
5.1422 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7879 MDL

2017 BRL to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 6.5409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 5.1422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3987 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2762 to the December average rate of 5.2101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.5409 was up 1.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.4155, 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 163,523 MDL
2016 Average 143,379 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 128,556 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,967.00 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.5428
5.0890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to MDL 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 6.0771, compared to 5.4987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.5915 MDL (High: 6.0619 / Low: 5.4704). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1502 MDL (High: 5.6119 / Low: 5.4617).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5915
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1502

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3612 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 6.4216) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.0568), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3649 (+26.99%).

2017 Avg (February) 6.4216
2016 Avg (February) 5.0568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3838 6.0778 6.2762
February 6.5409 6.3540 6.4216
March 6.4409 6.1731 6.3013
April 6.2613 6.0517 6.1500
May 6.0619 5.4704 5.7887
June 5.6119 5.4617 5.5246
July 5.8009 5.4617 5.6570
August 5.7645 5.5798 5.6659
September 5.7603 5.5128 5.6432
October 5.6126 5.2392 5.4606
November 5.4441 5.2380 5.3556
December 5.3233 5.1422 5.2101