2016 BRL to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BRL to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BRL to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 288.6808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 217.3037.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.3770 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 222.6566 to the December average rate of 268.2885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 288.6808 was down 17.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 349.4151, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BRL to KPW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 243.9863, compared to 275.1268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.1405 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 29.2699 KPW (High: 278.9911 / Low: 249.7212). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.2971 KPW (High: 231.2445 / Low: 221.9474).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 13.1243 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 281.7996) against the same month in 2015 (average: 232.2209), the exchange rate shifted by +49.5787 (+21.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 227.6678 | 217.3037 | 222.6566 |
| February | 231.2445 | 221.9474 | 226.7233 |
| March | 251.0004 | 228.1657 | 243.9220 |
| April | 261.3357 | 244.2021 | 253.4430 |
| May | 261.9583 | 249.0916 | 254.3902 |
| June | 278.9911 | 249.7212 | 262.7828 |
| July | 278.4509 | 268.2788 | 274.8773 |
| August | 287.0580 | 275.6628 | 280.5255 |
| September | 280.8351 | 270.2737 | 276.5945 |
| October | 288.6808 | 275.9361 | 281.7996 |
| November | 283.0821 | 261.4725 | 268.6753 |
| December | 276.5678 | 255.4930 | 268.2885 |