YEARLY HIGH
1.4547 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.2215 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3482 MYR

2017 BRL to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 1.4547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 1.2215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2333 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3949 to the December average rate of 1.2367, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4547 was up 5.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3784, 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 36,368 MYR
2016 Average 29,874 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 30,537 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,831.45 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4500
1.2173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to MYR 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 1.3823, compared to 1.3141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0683 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3823
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1099 MYR (High: 1.3940 / Low: 1.2841). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0322 MYR (High: 1.3770 / Low: 1.3448).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1099
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0322

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 0.0546 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0546

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.4306) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0525), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3781 (+35.92%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.4306
2016 Avg (February) 1.0525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4180 1.3654 1.3949
February 1.4547 1.4156 1.4306
March 1.4410 1.3976 1.4211
April 1.4309 1.3661 1.4019
May 1.3940 1.2841 1.3474
June 1.3192 1.2828 1.2981
July 1.3747 1.2980 1.3402
August 1.3770 1.3448 1.3584
September 1.3675 1.3219 1.3458
October 1.3487 1.2875 1.3259
November 1.3021 1.2496 1.2775
December 1.2595 1.2215 1.2367