YEARLY HIGH
0.2695 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2247 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2400 BRL

2017 SZL to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.2695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.2247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0448 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2360 to the December average rate of 0.2513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2695 was up 3.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,347 BRL
2016 Average 1,185 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,123 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.03 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2584
0.2288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.2407, compared to 0.2393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0323 BRL (High: 0.2695 / Low: 0.2372). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 BRL (High: 0.2403 / Low: 0.2320).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0323
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2513) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2418), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+3.91%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2513
2016 Avg (December) 0.2418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2392 0.2302 0.2360
February 0.2403 0.2320 0.2352
March 0.2509 0.2329 0.2419
April 0.2420 0.2247 0.2334
May 0.2540 0.2332 0.2420
June 0.2592 0.2490 0.2559
July 0.2535 0.2387 0.2438
August 0.2438 0.2332 0.2383
September 0.2461 0.2346 0.2383
October 0.2378 0.2277 0.2330
November 0.2388 0.2263 0.2313
December 0.2695 0.2372 0.2513