YEARLY HIGH
0.0711 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0648 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0674 BRL

2017 DOP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DOP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.0711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.0648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0687 to the December average rate of 0.0682, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0711 was down 21.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0907, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 356 BRL
2016 Average 379 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 324 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.48 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0701
0.0657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0676, compared to 0.0673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0053 BRL (High: 0.0711 / Low: 0.0658). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BRL (High: 0.0672 / Low: 0.0658).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0678) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0772), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0093 (-12.08%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0678
2016 Avg (May) 0.0772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0705 0.0673 0.0687
February 0.0670 0.0651 0.0663
March 0.0680 0.0649 0.0663
April 0.0672 0.0658 0.0665
May 0.0711 0.0658 0.0678
June 0.0709 0.0687 0.0698
July 0.0701 0.0663 0.0678
August 0.0680 0.0654 0.0668
September 0.0677 0.0648 0.0661
October 0.0686 0.0659 0.0669
November 0.0695 0.0666 0.0680
December 0.0691 0.0670 0.0682