YEARLY HIGH
2.1744 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.5886 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9171 CNY

2016 BRL to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 2.1744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.5886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5858 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6240 to the December average rate of 2.0645, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1744 was down 10.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4176, 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 54,359 CNY
2015 Average 47,749 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 39,715 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,644.45 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1545
1.5758
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to CNY 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 1.7716, compared to 2.0626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2352 CNY (High: 2.0609 / Low: 1.8256). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0556 CNY (High: 1.6442 / Low: 1.5886).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2352
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0556

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 0.0638 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 2.1062) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6383), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4679 (+28.56%).

2016 Avg (October) 2.1062
2015 Avg (October) 1.6383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6442 1.5886 1.6240
February 1.6864 1.6073 1.6496
March 1.8106 1.6606 1.7626
April 1.8807 1.7543 1.8242
May 1.8845 1.8173 1.8456
June 2.0609 1.8256 1.9234
July 2.0592 1.9918 2.0389
August 2.1184 2.0345 2.0727
September 2.0800 2.0048 2.0508
October 2.1744 2.0412 2.1062
November 2.1346 1.9870 2.0424
December 2.1376 1.9549 2.0645