YEARLY HIGH
29.5456 LRD
YEARLY LOW
20.4369 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.8112 LRD

2016 BRL to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 29.5456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 20.4369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1086 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.1712 to the December average rate of 27.4168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 29.5456 was down 16.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 35.5203, 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 738,639 LRD
2015 Average 655,501 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 510,924 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 227,715.20 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

29.3847
20.4245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to LRD 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 23.6985, compared to 27.9238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.6985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.9238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 3.3094 LRD (High: 26.2788 / Low: 22.9694). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8229 LRD (High: 21.7406 / Low: 20.9177).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.3094
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8229

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 1.4591 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4591

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 28.6117) against the same month in 2015 (average: 24.7558), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8559 (+15.58%).

2016 Avg (August) 28.6117
2015 Avg (August) 24.7558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.1133 20.4369 21.1712
February 21.7406 20.9177 21.2922
March 23.6108 21.4628 22.9464
April 26.2788 22.9694 24.7790
May 26.3414 25.0525 25.5808
June 27.9738 25.1159 26.4214
July 27.9998 26.8997 27.5817
August 29.5456 27.6795 28.6117
September 28.7105 27.4806 28.1158
October 29.2374 28.0563 28.6380
November 28.5470 26.3678 27.1789
December 28.5808 25.7648 27.4168