YEARLY HIGH
2.8997 BRL
YEARLY LOW
2.3442 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5901 BRL

2016 AUD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 2.8997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.3442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5555 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8377 to the December average rate of 2.4623, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8997 was down 0.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.9000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,499 BRL
2015 Average 12,475 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 11,721 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,777.44 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8782
2.3920
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.7142, compared to 2.4659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.2700 BRL (High: 2.6142 / Low: 2.3442). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0413 BRL (High: 2.4916 / Low: 2.4503).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2700
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0413

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1357 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.8377) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1258), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7119 (+33.49%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.8377
2015 Avg (January) 2.1258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8997 2.7711 2.8377
February 2.8836 2.7534 2.8309
March 2.8539 2.7059 2.7724
April 2.7900 2.6194 2.7209
May 2.6739 2.5483 2.5852
June 2.6131 2.4034 2.5381
July 2.5131 2.4133 2.4671
August 2.4820 2.4132 2.4452
September 2.4916 2.4503 2.4679
October 2.4977 2.3777 2.4325
November 2.5952 2.4627 2.5203
December 2.6142 2.3442 2.4623