YEARLY HIGH
0.1945 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.1529 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1736 BRL

2017 MDL to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.1945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.1529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0416 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1594 to the December average rate of 0.1920, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1945 was down 4.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 972 BRL
2016 Average 876 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 764 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 207.92 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1956
0.1521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.1651, compared to 0.1821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0178 BRL (High: 0.1828 / Low: 0.1650). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 BRL (High: 0.1574 / Low: 0.1529).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0178
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1920) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0252 (+15.09%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1920
2016 Avg (December) 0.1668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1645 0.1566 0.1594
February 0.1574 0.1529 0.1557
March 0.1620 0.1553 0.1587
April 0.1652 0.1597 0.1626
May 0.1828 0.1650 0.1729
June 0.1831 0.1782 0.1810
July 0.1831 0.1724 0.1768
August 0.1792 0.1735 0.1765
September 0.1814 0.1736 0.1772
October 0.1909 0.1782 0.1832
November 0.1909 0.1837 0.1867
December 0.1945 0.1879 0.1920