YEARLY HIGH
0.8986 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.8155 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8512 BRL

2017 SAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.8986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.8155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0831 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8524 to the December average rate of 0.8793, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8986 was down 18.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,493 BRL
2016 Average 4,648 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 4,077 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 415.59 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8844
0.8229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.8474, compared to 0.8550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0729 BRL (High: 0.8986 / Low: 0.8258). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 BRL (High: 0.8346 / Low: 0.8155).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0729
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

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 0.0249 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.8547) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9434), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0886 (-9.40%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.8547
2016 Avg (May) 0.9434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8760 0.8338 0.8524
February 0.8346 0.8155 0.8280
March 0.8513 0.8193 0.8329
April 0.8486 0.8258 0.8375
May 0.8986 0.8258 0.8547
June 0.8914 0.8663 0.8787
July 0.8828 0.8325 0.8538
August 0.8516 0.8302 0.8409
September 0.8514 0.8231 0.8350
October 0.8774 0.8359 0.8506
November 0.8838 0.8567 0.8702
December 0.8911 0.8628 0.8793