YEARLY HIGH
0.0189 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0171 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0179 BRL

2017 DJF to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.0189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0179 to the December average rate of 0.0184, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0189 was down 19.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94 BRL
2016 Average 98 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 85 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.83 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0186
0.0172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0178, compared to 0.0179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0015 BRL (High: 0.0189 / Low: 0.0173). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BRL (High: 0.0175 / Low: 0.0171).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0179) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0199), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-10.04%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0179
2016 Avg (May) 0.0199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0185 0.0175 0.0179
February 0.0175 0.0171 0.0174
March 0.0178 0.0172 0.0175
April 0.0178 0.0173 0.0176
May 0.0189 0.0173 0.0179
June 0.0187 0.0182 0.0184
July 0.0185 0.0174 0.0179
August 0.0179 0.0174 0.0177
September 0.0179 0.0173 0.0175
October 0.0184 0.0175 0.0178
November 0.0185 0.0180 0.0182
December 0.0187 0.0181 0.0184