YEARLY HIGH
0.1434 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.1302 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1360 BRL

2017 HNL to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HNL to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.1434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 0.1302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1369 to the December average rate of 0.1395, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1434 was down 22.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1842, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 717 BRL
2016 Average 766 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 651 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.10 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1416
0.1310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 0.1355, compared to 0.1365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0109 BRL (High: 0.1434 / Low: 0.1325). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 BRL (High: 0.1332 / Low: 0.1302).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.1367) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1566), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0200 (-12.75%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.1367
2016 Avg (May) 0.1566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1419 0.1328 0.1369
February 0.1332 0.1302 0.1319
March 0.1358 0.1304 0.1330
April 0.1359 0.1322 0.1340
May 0.1434 0.1325 0.1367
June 0.1429 0.1381 0.1407
July 0.1419 0.1340 0.1368
August 0.1376 0.1327 0.1351
September 0.1365 0.1317 0.1336
October 0.1399 0.1337 0.1357
November 0.1410 0.1354 0.1382
December 0.1415 0.1366 0.1395