YEARLY HIGH
0.0769 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0664 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0697 BRL

2017 GMD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 0.0664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0734 to the December average rate of 0.0694, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0769 was down 26.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 385 BRL
2016 Average 417 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 332 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.78 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0740
0.0672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0707, compared to 0.0687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0060 BRL (High: 0.0731 / Low: 0.0671). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BRL (High: 0.0703 / Low: 0.0684).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0734) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1023), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0289 (-28.26%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0734
2016 Avg (January) 0.1023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0769 0.0716 0.0734
February 0.0717 0.0684 0.0703
March 0.0715 0.0687 0.0698
April 0.0703 0.0684 0.0695
May 0.0731 0.0671 0.0695
June 0.0729 0.0704 0.0717
July 0.0719 0.0678 0.0696
August 0.0699 0.0675 0.0687
September 0.0692 0.0669 0.0680
October 0.0694 0.0664 0.0678
November 0.0699 0.0677 0.0689
December 0.0704 0.0682 0.0694