YEARLY HIGH
1069.6755 MGA
YEARLY LOW
883.9811 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
978.7397 MGA

2017 BRL to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 1069.6755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 883.9811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 185.6944 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1026.5256 to the December average rate of 978.5066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1069.6755 was up 2.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 1042.0900, 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 26,741,888 MGA
2016 Average 22,903,221 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 22,099,528 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,642,359.16 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1036.7726
913.8086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to MGA 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 1001.3983, compared to 956.0810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 45.3173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1001.3983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 956.0810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 108.6530 MGA (High: 1021.1291 / Low: 912.4761). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.5263 MGA (High: 967.2000 / Low: 938.6737).

May Spread (Volatile) ±108.6530
September Spread (Stable) ±28.5263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 42.3399 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -42.3399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1020.4215) against the same month in 2016 (average: 868.9143), the exchange rate shifted by +151.5073 (+17.44%).

2017 Avg (March) 1020.4215
2016 Avg (March) 868.9143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1047.9655 1012.0489 1026.5256
February 1038.2917 985.6890 1014.9864
March 1069.6755 973.4947 1020.4215
April 1048.2883 996.8107 1019.0883
May 1021.1291 912.4761 976.7483
June 983.4764 912.7944 950.6197
July 951.8138 883.9811 924.0556
August 958.6059 913.2053 940.2529
September 967.2000 938.6737 954.4548
October 977.5427 943.4121 965.1540
November 1001.6175 956.1243 974.0623
December 996.9287 960.8455 978.5066