YEARLY HIGH
2.3125 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.7348 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9742 BRL

2016 BGN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 2.3125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 1.7348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5777 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2458 to the December average rate of 1.8085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.3125 was down 2.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.3692, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,562 BRL
2015 Average 9,452 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 8,674 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,888.63 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2992
1.7571
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 2.1124, compared to 1.8360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2282 BRL (High: 2.0589 / Low: 1.8306). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0641 BRL (High: 1.8987 / Low: 1.8346).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2282
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0641

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 0.1525 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2.2541) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6341), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6200 (+37.94%).

2016 Avg (February) 2.2541
2015 Avg (February) 1.6341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3046 2.1977 2.2458
February 2.3125 2.2091 2.2541
March 2.1932 2.0447 2.1015
April 2.1431 2.0094 2.0591
May 2.0834 2.0104 2.0436
June 2.0589 1.8306 1.9702
July 1.8987 1.8346 1.8533
August 1.8725 1.7883 1.8383
September 1.9128 1.8394 1.8646
October 1.8714 1.7348 1.8023
November 1.8954 1.7931 1.8487
December 1.9178 1.7470 1.8085