YEARLY HIGH
4.4514 SZL
YEARLY LOW
3.7112 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1716 SZL

2017 BRL to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 4.4514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3.7112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7402 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2382 to the December average rate of 3.9877, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.4514 was down 3.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.5907, 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 111,284 SZL
2016 Average 105,637 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 92,780 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,504.38 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.3659
3.8660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SZL 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 4.1594, compared to 4.1838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1594
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.5046 SZL (High: 4.2158 / Low: 3.7112). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1486 SZL (High: 4.3096 / Low: 4.1611).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5046
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1486

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3366 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 4.2872) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.1146), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1726 (+4.19%).

2017 Avg (April) 4.2872
2016 Avg (April) 4.1146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3448 4.1803 4.2382
February 4.3096 4.1611 4.2525
March 4.2940 3.9851 4.1348
April 4.4514 4.1326 4.2872
May 4.2878 3.9366 4.1358
June 4.0157 3.8583 3.9077
July 4.1897 3.9441 4.1032
August 4.2880 4.1018 4.1975
September 4.2624 4.0634 4.1977
October 4.3916 4.2047 4.2923
November 4.4190 4.1877 4.3242
December 4.2158 3.7112 3.9877