YEARLY HIGH
535.1080 BIF
YEARLY LOW
379.0247 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
467.1765 BIF

2016 BRL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 535.1080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 379.0247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 156.0833 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 386.3343 to the December average rate of 499.4765, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 535.1080 was down 12.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 608.8110, 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 13,377,701 BIF
2015 Average 11,948,204 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 9,475,617 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,902,083.73 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

535.4588
372.7775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BIF 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 424.9496, compared to 509.4033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 84.4538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 424.9496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 509.4033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 84.6548 BIF (High: 515.1423 / Low: 430.4875). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.1400 BIF (High: 400.9421 / Low: 385.8021).

June Spread (Volatile) ±84.6548
February Spread (Stable) ±15.1400

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 22.7053 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.7053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 521.9020) against the same month in 2015 (average: 402.1220), the exchange rate shifted by +119.7800 (+29.79%).

2016 Avg (October) 521.9020
2015 Avg (October) 402.1220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 394.9527 379.0247 386.3343
February 400.9421 385.8021 392.9653
March 434.6629 398.3152 423.0885
April 452.7433 420.1213 437.5582
May 451.4502 431.2621 440.7405
June 515.1423 430.4875 469.0107
July 513.7346 495.9324 506.2841
August 530.4613 506.7029 518.0683
September 519.9815 499.6261 511.4925
October 535.1080 509.2058 521.9020
November 525.6841 485.9261 499.1967
December 516.4045 474.1985 499.4765