2017 ZAR to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2702 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.2250 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2401 BRL

2017 ZAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.2702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.2250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0453 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2354 to the December average rate of 0.2524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2702 was up 3.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,511 BRL

2016 Average 11,850 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 11,248 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,262.91 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2580

0.2292

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.2395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2407

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0335 BRL (High: 0.2702 / Low: 0.2367). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 BRL (High: 0.2596 / Low: 0.2521).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0335

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2524) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2421), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+4.25%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2524

2016 Avg (December) 0.2421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2394	0.2312	0.2354
February	0.2402	0.2322	0.2357
March	0.2517	0.2326	0.2418
April	0.2422	0.2250	0.2340
May	0.2542	0.2335	0.2419
June	0.2596	0.2521	0.2556
July	0.2525	0.2374	0.2440
August	0.2435	0.2327	0.2382
September	0.2456	0.2332	0.2380
October	0.2379	0.2291	0.2329
November	0.2384	0.2266	0.2316
December	0.2702	0.2367	0.2524