YEARLY HIGH
1.0317 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.9407 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9792 BRL

2017 PEN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 1.0317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.9407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0910 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9576 to the December average rate of 1.0163, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0317 was down 14.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2023, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,159 BRL
2016 Average 5,164 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 4,704 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 455.04 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0226
0.9467
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.9706, compared to 0.9877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0753 BRL (High: 1.0265 / Low: 0.9511). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 BRL (High: 0.9625 / Low: 0.9407).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0753
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

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 0.0232 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.0163) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9880), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0283 (+2.86%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.0163
2016 Avg (December) 0.9880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9790 0.9415 0.9576
February 0.9625 0.9407 0.9530
March 0.9710 0.9451 0.9573
April 0.9797 0.9533 0.9666
May 1.0265 0.9511 0.9796
June 1.0278 0.9933 1.0093
July 1.0205 0.9637 0.9861
August 0.9840 0.9587 0.9730
September 0.9775 0.9524 0.9646
October 1.0162 0.9620 0.9810
November 1.0218 0.9615 1.0055
December 1.0317 0.9994 1.0163