YEARLY HIGH
2.6361 BRL
YEARLY LOW
2.2752 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4617 BRL

2017 CAD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2.6361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 2.2752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3609 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4196 to the December average rate of 2.5848, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.6361 was down 11.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,180 BRL
2016 Average 13,147 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 11,376 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,804.66 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.6099
2.3088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to BRL 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 2.3826, compared to 2.5409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1583 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.2023 BRL (High: 2.4775 / Low: 2.2752). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0536 BRL (High: 2.3625 / Low: 2.3089).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2023
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0536

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0497 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.5848) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5141), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0707 (+2.81%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.5848
2016 Avg (December) 2.5141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4604 2.3810 2.4196
February 2.3984 2.3274 2.3699
March 2.3638 2.3034 2.3339
April 2.3625 2.3089 2.3376
May 2.4775 2.2752 2.3581
June 2.5517 2.4050 2.4765
July 2.5598 2.4781 2.5215
August 2.5331 2.4657 2.5019
September 2.5763 2.5201 2.5468
October 2.5641 2.5094 2.5320
November 2.6011 2.5069 2.5582
December 2.6361 2.5303 2.5848