YEARLY HIGH
0.0360 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0257 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0310 BRL

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 180 BRL
2016 Average 196 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 129 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.43 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0360
0.0254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0341
2016 Avg (January) 0.0473

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