YEARLY HIGH
2.0710 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.5587 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7440 BRL

2016 BBD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 2.0710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 1.5587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5124 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0213 to the December average rate of 1.6758, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0710 was down 0.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0716, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,355 BRL
2015 Average 8,336 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 7,793 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,561.91 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0637
1.5547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.8518, compared to 1.6362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1887 BRL (High: 1.8018 / Low: 1.6131). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0615 BRL (High: 1.6775 / Low: 1.6161).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1887
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0615

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 0.1393 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.0213) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3177), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7036 (+53.39%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.0213
2015 Avg (January) 1.3177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0710 1.9764 2.0213
February 2.0277 1.9458 1.9851
March 1.9724 1.7926 1.8458
April 1.8429 1.7218 1.7760
May 1.8064 1.7177 1.7692
June 1.8018 1.6131 1.7135
July 1.6775 1.6161 1.6372
August 1.6326 1.5675 1.6043
September 1.6648 1.6022 1.6270
October 1.6306 1.5587 1.5971
November 1.7209 1.5895 1.6759
December 1.7611 1.6181 1.6758