YEARLY HIGH
0.4638 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.4025 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4328 SGD

2017 BRL to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.4638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.4025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0613 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4472 to the December average rate of 0.4083, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4638 was up 4.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4459, 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 11,594 SGD
2016 Average 9,954 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 10,062 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,532.22 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4602
0.4036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SGD 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 0.4422, compared to 0.4235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0371 SGD (High: 0.4504 / Low: 0.4132). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 SGD (High: 0.4192 / Low: 0.4095).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0371
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.4555) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3539), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1016 (+28.71%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.4555
2016 Avg (February) 0.3539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4559 0.4411 0.4472
February 0.4638 0.4514 0.4555
March 0.4571 0.4436 0.4499
April 0.4515 0.4390 0.4451
May 0.4504 0.4132 0.4353
June 0.4266 0.4149 0.4199
July 0.4377 0.4162 0.4281
August 0.4370 0.4260 0.4315
September 0.4355 0.4256 0.4312
October 0.4344 0.4136 0.4263
November 0.4192 0.4095 0.4155
December 0.4168 0.4025 0.4083