2017 LRD to BRL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 LRD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the LRD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0257.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0341 to the December average rate of 0.0263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0360 was down 26.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0489, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
LRD to BRL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0338, compared to 0.0282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0076 BRL (High: 0.0347 / Low: 0.0272). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BRL (High: 0.0266 / Low: 0.0258).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0341) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0473), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0131 (-27.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0360 | 0.0330 | 0.0341 |
| February | 0.0333 | 0.0324 | 0.0330 |
| March | 0.0341 | 0.0325 | 0.0332 |
| April | 0.0339 | 0.0329 | 0.0333 |
| May | 0.0359 | 0.0328 | 0.0341 |
| June | 0.0356 | 0.0344 | 0.0351 |
| July | 0.0354 | 0.0332 | 0.0345 |
| August | 0.0347 | 0.0272 | 0.0282 |
| September | 0.0276 | 0.0264 | 0.0268 |
| October | 0.0277 | 0.0266 | 0.0270 |
| November | 0.0277 | 0.0257 | 0.0265 |
| December | 0.0266 | 0.0258 | 0.0263 |