YEARLY HIGH
0.3190 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2430 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2840 CHF

2016 BRL to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.3190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.2430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0760 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2490 to the December average rate of 0.3041, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3190 was down 17.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3877, 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 7,975 CHF
2015 Average 7,322 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 6,074 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,900.51 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3147
0.2431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to CHF 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 0.2660, compared to 0.3020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0283 CHF (High: 0.3029 / Low: 0.2746). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 CHF (High: 0.3031 / Low: 0.2923).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0283
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

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 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.3087) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2500), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0587 (+23.50%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.3087
2015 Avg (October) 0.2500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2558 0.2430 0.2490
February 0.2578 0.2435 0.2497
March 0.2740 0.2530 0.2659
April 0.2789 0.2595 0.2715
May 0.2807 0.2698 0.2767
June 0.3029 0.2746 0.2830
July 0.3028 0.2917 0.2996
August 0.3116 0.2958 0.3029
September 0.3031 0.2923 0.2995
October 0.3190 0.2978 0.3087
November 0.3081 0.2902 0.2973
December 0.3142 0.2871 0.3041