YEARLY HIGH
0.6000 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.4512 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5057 BRL

2016 BOB to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.6000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.4512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1487 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5852 to the December average rate of 0.4849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6000 was up 0.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5994, 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 3,000 BRL
2015 Average 2,414 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 2,256 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 743.67 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5976
0.4497
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 0.5380, compared to 0.4735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0646 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0544 BRL (High: 0.5231 / Low: 0.4687). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 BRL (High: 0.4873 / Low: 0.4692).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0544
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0361 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5852) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3813), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2040 (+53.50%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5852
2015 Avg (January) 0.3813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6000 0.5719 0.5852
February 0.5879 0.5630 0.5760
March 0.5750 0.5250 0.5399
April 0.5369 0.4980 0.5165
May 0.5245 0.4974 0.5130
June 0.5231 0.4687 0.4975
July 0.4873 0.4692 0.4750
August 0.4722 0.4533 0.4638
September 0.4819 0.4636 0.4705
October 0.4739 0.4512 0.4620
November 0.4982 0.4591 0.4846
December 0.5104 0.4695 0.4849