YEARLY HIGH
0.4284 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3372 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3817 CAD

2016 BRL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.4284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.3372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0911 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3510 to the December average rate of 0.3981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4284 was down 11.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4856, 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 10,709 CAD
2015 Average 9,705 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 8,430 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,278.46 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4216
0.3406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to CAD 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 0.3600, compared to 0.4033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0388 CAD (High: 0.4017 / Low: 0.3629). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 CAD (High: 0.4079 / Low: 0.3957).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0388
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.4148) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3371), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0777 (+23.04%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.4148
2015 Avg (October) 0.3371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3604 0.3439 0.3510
February 0.3573 0.3372 0.3474
March 0.3692 0.3407 0.3582
April 0.3684 0.3551 0.3613
May 0.3719 0.3583 0.3658
June 0.4017 0.3629 0.3764
July 0.4032 0.3876 0.3980
August 0.4171 0.3959 0.4052
September 0.4079 0.3957 0.4023
October 0.4284 0.4027 0.4148
November 0.4189 0.3906 0.4017
December 0.4150 0.3785 0.3981