YEARLY HIGH
7586.6567 STD
YEARLY LOW
6177.6604 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6814.4968 STD

2017 BRL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 7586.6567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 6177.6604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1408.9963 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7219.3044 to the December average rate of 6273.7915, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7586.6567 was up 4.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 7226.0811, 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 189,666,417 STD
2016 Average 159,730,988 STD
Yearly Trough Low 154,441,510 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,224,906.96 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7528.5690
6159.7208
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to STD 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 7134.5231, compared to 6494.4705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 640.0525 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7134.5231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6494.4705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 648.9899 STD (High: 7197.5250 / Low: 6548.5351). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 150.1298 STD (High: 6639.5050 / Low: 6489.3752).

May Spread (Volatile) ±648.9899
September Spread (Stable) ±150.1298

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 358.4650 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -358.4650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 7414.4983) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5577.4036), the exchange rate shifted by +1837.0947 (+32.94%).

2017 Avg (February) 7414.4983
2016 Avg (February) 5577.4036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7322.1969 7108.9517 7219.3044
February 7586.6567 7285.3888 7414.4983
March 7515.5396 7201.4203 7337.4006
April 7435.7201 7070.1807 7284.7909
May 7197.5250 6548.5351 6926.3259
June 6728.3648 6494.8654 6624.8184
July 6775.2994 6485.6760 6641.1511
August 6660.2245 6477.6675 6578.6894
September 6639.5050 6489.3752 6568.0755
October 6651.9626 6359.7717 6530.8830
November 6462.2233 6273.4585 6374.2328
December 6401.3968 6177.6604 6273.7915