YEARLY HIGH
0.8837 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.8018 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8471 XCD

2017 BRL to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.8837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.8018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0819 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8455 to the December average rate of 0.8197, 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 0.8837 was up 2.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8658, 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 22,092 XCD
2016 Average 19,483 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 20,046 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,046.34 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8754
0.8146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to XCD 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 0.8508, compared to 0.8433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0707 XCD (High: 0.8726 / Low: 0.8018). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 XCD (High: 0.8837 / Low: 0.8634).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0707
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

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 0.0233 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.8703) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6804), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1899 (+27.91%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.8703
2016 Avg (February) 0.6804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8643 0.8226 0.8455
February 0.8837 0.8634 0.8703
March 0.8796 0.8464 0.8653
April 0.8726 0.8492 0.8603
May 0.8726 0.8018 0.8434
June 0.8319 0.8084 0.8201
July 0.8657 0.8163 0.8443
August 0.8680 0.8462 0.8570
September 0.8755 0.8463 0.8631
October 0.8621 0.8214 0.8474
November 0.8411 0.8154 0.8282
December 0.8352 0.8087 0.8197