YEARLY HIGH
0.5994 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.3719 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4825 BRL

2015 BOB to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 0.5994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.3719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2275 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3813 to the December average rate of 0.5621, the exchange rate registered a net change of 47.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5994 was up 52.02% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3943, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,997 BRL
2014 Average 1,703 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,859 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,137.68 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5825
0.3630
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.4299, compared to 0.5351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0671 BRL (High: 0.5994 / Low: 0.5324). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 BRL (High: 0.4595 / Low: 0.4444).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0671
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.5642) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2265 (+67.08%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.5642
2014 Avg (September) 0.3377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3917 0.3719 0.3813
February 0.4194 0.3874 0.4075
March 0.4750 0.4114 0.4552
April 0.4598 0.4243 0.4415
May 0.4601 0.4306 0.4422
June 0.4595 0.4444 0.4515
July 0.4922 0.4491 0.4663
August 0.5229 0.4932 0.5085
September 0.5994 0.5324 0.5642
October 0.5807 0.5445 0.5610
November 0.5602 0.5358 0.5484
December 0.5799 0.5432 0.5621