YEARLY HIGH
13.6998 GMD
YEARLY LOW
9.5398 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1320 GMD

2016 BRL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 13.6998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 9.5398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1599 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7722 to the December average rate of 12.7619, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.6998 was down 17.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.5687, 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 342,494 GMD
2015 Average 315,589 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 238,495 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,998.48 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.7178
9.4135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to GMD 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 11.2144, compared to 13.0497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.9433 GMD (High: 11.8803 / Low: 9.9370). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3833 GMD (High: 10.1405 / Low: 9.7572).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.9433
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3833

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 0.6104 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 13.3591) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.1056), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2535 (+32.20%).

2016 Avg (October) 13.3591
2015 Avg (October) 10.1056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9770 9.5398 9.7722
February 10.1405 9.7572 9.9426
March 11.8803 9.9370 11.0114
April 12.3768 11.5791 12.0133
May 12.3992 11.8033 12.0847
June 13.2296 11.8427 12.4620
July 13.1961 12.6986 13.0370
August 13.6277 13.0123 13.2963
September 13.3242 12.8252 13.0949
October 13.6998 13.0528 13.3591
November 13.4101 12.4043 12.7487
December 13.1752 12.1807 12.7619