YEARLY HIGH
35.9331 JPY
YEARLY LOW
27.9918 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.2742 JPY

2016 BRL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 35.9331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 27.9918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9413 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.3106 to the December average rate of 34.6043, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 35.9331 was down 21.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 45.8835, 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 898,328 JPY
2015 Average 922,215 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 699,795 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 198,533.09 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

35.1773
28.3006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to JPY 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 30.2019, compared to 32.3465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.2019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.3465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 3.6152 JPY (High: 35.9331 / Low: 32.3179). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1800 JPY (High: 31.9383 / Low: 30.7583).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.6152
September Spread (Stable) ±1.1800

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4370 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 34.6043) against the same month in 2015 (average: 31.3454), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2589 (+10.40%).

2016 Avg (December) 34.6043
2015 Avg (December) 31.3454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.4534 28.3965 29.3106
February 30.4725 27.9918 28.8736
March 31.7335 28.8683 30.6238
April 31.5704 29.4870 30.8738
May 31.3582 30.1436 30.7693
June 31.9509 30.1068 30.7600
July 32.8609 30.0391 31.7131
August 32.3825 30.9895 31.5764
September 31.9383 30.7583 31.3509
October 33.3951 31.0733 32.4641
November 33.5400 31.3263 32.3702
December 35.9331 32.3179 34.6043