2017 BRL to USD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BRL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BRL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.3270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.2967.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0303 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3129 to the December average rate of 0.3033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3270 was up 1.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BRL to USD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.3148, compared to 0.3120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0262 USD (High: 0.3229 / Low: 0.2967). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 USD (High: 0.3270 / Low: 0.3195).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0086 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.3220) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2519), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0701 (+27.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.3198 | 0.3044 | 0.3129 |
| February | 0.3270 | 0.3195 | 0.3220 |
| March | 0.3255 | 0.3132 | 0.3202 |
| April | 0.3229 | 0.3142 | 0.3183 |
| May | 0.3229 | 0.2967 | 0.3121 |
| June | 0.3078 | 0.2991 | 0.3035 |
| July | 0.3203 | 0.3021 | 0.3124 |
| August | 0.3212 | 0.3131 | 0.3171 |
| September | 0.3240 | 0.3131 | 0.3194 |
| October | 0.3190 | 0.3040 | 0.3136 |
| November | 0.3112 | 0.3017 | 0.3064 |
| December | 0.3090 | 0.2992 | 0.3033 |