YEARLY HIGH
2.2162 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.6668 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9897 BOB

2016 BRL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 2.2162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.6668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5494 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7089 to the December average rate of 2.0634, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2162 was down 17.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.6891, 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 55,405 BOB
2015 Average 52,650 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 41,670 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,735.20 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2105
1.6633
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BOB 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 1.8660, compared to 2.1134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2217 BOB (High: 2.1334 / Low: 1.9118). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0750 BOB (High: 1.7761 / Low: 1.7010).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2217
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0750

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 0.1000 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 2.1649) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3820 (+21.43%).

2016 Avg (October) 2.1649
2015 Avg (October) 1.7829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7485 1.6668 1.7089
February 1.7761 1.7010 1.7365
March 1.9049 1.7392 1.8532
April 2.0079 1.8627 1.9366
May 2.0105 1.9064 1.9495
June 2.1334 1.9118 2.0110
July 2.1314 2.0522 2.1054
August 2.2060 2.1176 2.1563
September 2.1572 2.0749 2.1257
October 2.2162 2.1100 2.1649
November 2.1780 2.0072 2.0649
December 2.1300 1.9593 2.0634