YEARLY HIGH
6.8605 MXN
YEARLY LOW
5.3856 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9290 MXN

2017 BRL to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 6.8605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 5.3856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4749 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6778 to the December average rate of 5.8300, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.8605 was up 7.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.3699, 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 171,511 MXN
2016 Average 134,971 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 134,639 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,872.33 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.7946
5.3932
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to MXN 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 6.1180, compared to 5.7400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.5462 MXN (High: 6.8605 / Low: 6.3143). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1632 MXN (High: 5.7384 / Low: 5.5752).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5462
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1632

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3610 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 6.6778) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.4590), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2189 (+49.76%).

2017 Avg (January) 6.6778
2016 Avg (January) 4.4590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8605 6.3143 6.6778
February 6.6347 6.4002 6.5295
March 6.4262 5.9486 6.1685
April 6.0755 5.8846 5.9636
May 6.0391 5.5897 5.8588
June 5.7619 5.3856 5.5100
July 5.6933 5.4799 5.5673
August 5.7384 5.5752 5.6441
September 5.7718 5.6010 5.6943
October 6.0159 5.7603 5.9050
November 5.8720 5.6993 5.7993
December 6.0033 5.7183 5.8300