YEARLY HIGH
4.4556 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.9682 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2563 SCR

2017 BRL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 4.4556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 3.9682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4873 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1854 to the December average rate of 4.2245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.4556 was up 3.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.2858, 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 111,389 SCR
2016 Average 95,714 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 99,206 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,183.66 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.3793
4.0614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SCR 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 4.2388, compared to 4.2737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.3118 SCR (High: 4.3116 / Low: 3.9998). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1847 SCR (High: 4.3806 / Low: 4.1959).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3118
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1847

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 0.1384 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 4.3528) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.0723), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2805 (+6.89%).

2017 Avg (September) 4.3528
2016 Avg (September) 4.0723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3116 3.9998 4.1854
February 4.4468 4.2263 4.3311
March 4.3915 4.1597 4.3111
April 4.3756 4.1585 4.2910
May 4.3428 4.0632 4.2262
June 4.2464 3.9682 4.0879
July 4.3501 4.0626 4.2295
August 4.3923 4.1331 4.3053
September 4.4556 4.2670 4.3528
October 4.3806 4.1959 4.2951
November 4.3422 4.0991 4.2351
December 4.3481 4.1184 4.2245