YEARLY HIGH
2.3133 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.7346 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9739 BRL

2016 BAM to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 2.3133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 1.7346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5787 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2462 to the December average rate of 1.8077, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.3133 was down 2.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.3688, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,566 BRL
2015 Average 9,451 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 8,673 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,893.60 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2996
1.7568
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.1125, compared to 1.8352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2773 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2294 BRL (High: 2.0591 / Low: 1.8298). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0643 BRL (High: 1.8972 / Low: 1.8328).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2294
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0643

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1530 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2.2544) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6340), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6203 (+37.96%).

2016 Avg (February) 2.2544
2015 Avg (February) 1.6340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3056 2.1992 2.2462
February 2.3133 2.2084 2.2544
March 2.1934 2.0440 2.1013
April 2.1434 2.0097 2.0592
May 2.0836 2.0132 2.0439
June 2.0591 1.8298 1.9702
July 1.8972 1.8328 1.8525
August 1.8719 1.7887 1.8373
September 1.9130 1.8387 1.8640
October 1.8730 1.7346 1.8020
November 1.8955 1.7913 1.8481
December 1.9178 1.7452 1.8077