YEARLY HIGH
4.4892 BRL
YEARLY LOW
3.7913 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1146 BRL

2017 FKP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 4.4892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 3.7913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6979 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9470 to the December average rate of 4.4202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.4892 was down 24.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.9229, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,446 BRL
2016 Average 23,709 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 18,956 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,489.74 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.4768
3.7984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 4.0013, compared to 4.2279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.3658 BRL (High: 4.3665 / Low: 4.0006). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1346 BRL (High: 4.1558 / Low: 4.0212).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3658
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1346

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0797 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4.4202) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.1883), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2319 (+5.54%).

2017 Avg (December) 4.4202
2016 Avg (December) 4.1883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0348 3.8698 3.9470
February 3.9623 3.8129 3.8749
March 3.9301 3.7913 3.8549
April 4.1139 3.8526 3.9716
May 4.3665 4.0006 4.1420
June 4.3091 4.1515 4.2175
July 4.3092 4.0475 4.1654
August 4.1558 4.0212 4.0857
September 4.2785 4.0435 4.1702
October 4.3472 4.1235 4.2105
November 4.4279 4.2659 4.3150
December 4.4892 4.3327 4.4202