YEARLY HIGH
0.6416 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4828 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5769 BBD

2016 BRL to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.6416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.4828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1587 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4948 to the December average rate of 0.5970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6416 was down 17.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7765, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,039 BBD
2015 Average 15,249 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 12,071 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,968.20 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6393
0.4816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BBD 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 0.5422, compared to 0.6115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0649 BBD (High: 0.6199 / Low: 0.5550). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0208 BBD (High: 0.5139 / Low: 0.4932).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0649
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0208

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0291 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.6262) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1101 (+21.34%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.6262
2015 Avg (October) 0.5161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5060 0.4828 0.4948
February 0.5139 0.4932 0.5038
March 0.5578 0.5070 0.5421
April 0.5808 0.5426 0.5632
May 0.5822 0.5536 0.5653
June 0.6199 0.5550 0.5840
July 0.6188 0.5961 0.6108
August 0.6380 0.6125 0.6234
September 0.6241 0.6007 0.6147
October 0.6416 0.6133 0.6262
November 0.6291 0.5811 0.5971
December 0.6180 0.5678 0.5970