YEARLY HIGH
1.2895 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.9734 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1371 PLN

2016 BRL to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1.2895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 0.9734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3161 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0022 to the December average rate of 1.2544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2895 was down 11.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4586, 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 32,238 PLN
2015 Average 28,682 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 24,336 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,902.28 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2801
0.9714
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to PLN 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 1.0597, compared to 1.2145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1356 PLN (High: 1.2246 / Low: 1.0890). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0319 PLN (High: 1.2257 / Low: 1.1938).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1356
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0319

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.2544) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2388 (+23.51%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.2544
2015 Avg (December) 1.0156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0211 0.9841 1.0022
February 1.0215 0.9734 0.9971
March 1.0737 1.0107 1.0436
April 1.1106 1.0236 1.0708
May 1.1202 1.0795 1.1026
June 1.2246 1.0890 1.1421
July 1.2257 1.1938 1.2128
August 1.2187 1.1706 1.1967
September 1.2031 1.1593 1.1851
October 1.2725 1.1725 1.2227
November 1.2388 1.1776 1.2155
December 1.2895 1.1939 1.2544