YEARLY HIGH
0.2634 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1688 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2143 GBP

2016 BRL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.2634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.1688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0946 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1718 to the December average rate of 0.2390, the exchange rate registered a net change of 39.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2634 was up 1.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2585, 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 6,586 GBP
2015 Average 4,990 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,221 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,364.71 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2618
0.1636
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to GBP 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 0.1892, compared to 0.2394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0405 GBP (High: 0.2331 / Low: 0.1925). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 GBP (High: 0.2344 / Low: 0.2289).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0405
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0138 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.2536) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0853 (+50.72%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.2536
2015 Avg (October) 0.1683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1756 0.1688 0.1718
February 0.1814 0.1723 0.1761
March 0.1956 0.1814 0.1900
April 0.2029 0.1930 0.1969
May 0.2000 0.1894 0.1948
June 0.2331 0.1925 0.2059
July 0.2344 0.2289 0.2322
August 0.2456 0.2300 0.2382
September 0.2382 0.2265 0.2338
October 0.2634 0.2364 0.2536
November 0.2542 0.2331 0.2398
December 0.2502 0.2253 0.2390