YEARLY HIGH
527.9800 CDF
YEARLY LOW
356.1060 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
456.4232 CDF

2017 BRL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 527.9800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 356.1060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 171.8739 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 379.8898 to the December average rate of 478.5501, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 527.9800 was up 44.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 365.2982, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,199,499 CDF
2016 Average 6,997,393 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 8,902,651 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,296,848.32 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

517.5847
367.3721
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to CDF 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 422.7120, compared to 490.1344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 67.4224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 422.7120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 490.1344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 70.1159 CDF (High: 519.3707 / Low: 449.2548). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.3856 CDF (High: 488.8192 / Low: 474.4336).

July Spread (Volatile) ±70.1159
November Spread (Stable) ±14.3856

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 10.0064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 505.0670) against the same month in 2016 (average: 304.4392), the exchange rate shifted by +200.6278 (+65.90%).

2017 Avg (August) 505.0670
2016 Avg (August) 304.4392

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 403.0884 356.1060 379.8898
February 421.6112 397.0818 409.8755
March 437.0326 414.9915 425.7999
April 447.2361 432.8180 438.3048
May 454.8274 418.1472 441.2755
June 455.0045 435.6887 441.1267
July 519.3707 449.2548 486.0012
August 527.9800 485.8506 505.0670
September 503.7579 488.8696 498.2296
October 502.3928 475.2114 491.4825
November 488.8192 474.4336 481.4760
December 485.7947 468.3493 478.5501