YEARLY HIGH
4.7281 BRL
YEARLY LOW
4.1284 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4273 BRL

2017 XDR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 4.7281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 4.1284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5996 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3199 to the December average rate of 4.6679, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.7281 was down 17.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.7207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,640 BRL
2016 Average 24,237 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 20,642 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,998.11 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.7138
4.1627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 4.3336, compared to 4.5210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.4007 BRL (High: 4.6540 / Low: 4.2534). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1045 BRL (High: 4.5084 / Low: 4.4039).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4007
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1045

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1112 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4.6679) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.5199), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1480 (+3.27%).

2017 Avg (December) 4.6679
2016 Avg (December) 4.5199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4167 4.2348 4.3199
February 4.2634 4.1284 4.2087
March 4.2994 4.1663 4.2307
April 4.3571 4.2018 4.2761
May 4.6540 4.2534 4.4083
June 4.6117 4.4939 4.5578
July 4.6023 4.3548 4.4675
August 4.5045 4.3975 4.4501
September 4.5084 4.4039 4.4491
October 4.6423 4.4236 4.4956
November 4.6815 4.5457 4.5956
December 4.7281 4.5752 4.6679