YEARLY HIGH
0.1465 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.1161 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1338 BRL

2017 ETB to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 0.1161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0304 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1417 to the December average rate of 0.1205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1465 was down 24.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1950, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 732 BRL
2016 Average 800 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 580 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.87 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1450
0.1172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1393, compared to 0.1283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0193 BRL (High: 0.1354 / Low: 0.1161). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 BRL (High: 0.1393 / Low: 0.1361).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1417) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1903), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0486 (-25.54%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1417
2016 Avg (January) 0.1903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1465 0.1378 0.1417
February 0.1393 0.1346 0.1370
March 0.1410 0.1349 0.1374
April 0.1393 0.1361 0.1374
May 0.1461 0.1347 0.1394
June 0.1450 0.1400 0.1427
July 0.1427 0.1342 0.1378
August 0.1375 0.1332 0.1352
September 0.1355 0.1314 0.1332
October 0.1354 0.1161 0.1238
November 0.1220 0.1170 0.1195
December 0.1221 0.1180 0.1205