YEARLY HIGH
0.7514 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.6761 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7100 TOP

2017 BRL to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 0.7514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.6761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0753 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7200 to the December average rate of 0.6939, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7514 was up 4.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7215, 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 18,785 TOP
2016 Average 16,240 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 16,902 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,883.07 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7363
0.6862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to TOP 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 0.7207, compared to 0.6993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0646 TOP (High: 0.7514 / Low: 0.6868). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 TOP (High: 0.7396 / Low: 0.7243).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0646
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

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 0.0324 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.7228) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6364), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0864 (+13.58%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.7228
2016 Avg (May) 0.6364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7330 0.7059 0.7200
February 0.7379 0.7186 0.7276
March 0.7496 0.7113 0.7321
April 0.7396 0.7243 0.7311
May 0.7514 0.6868 0.7228
June 0.7062 0.6761 0.6904
July 0.7148 0.6769 0.6986
August 0.7099 0.6856 0.6989
September 0.7166 0.6889 0.7066
October 0.7134 0.6866 0.7017
November 0.7152 0.6802 0.6958
December 0.7117 0.6804 0.6939