YEARLY HIGH
1.1680 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.8791 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0501 QAR

2016 BRL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 1.1680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.8791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2889 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9009 to the December average rate of 1.0855, 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 1.1680 was down 17.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4139, 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 29,201 QAR
2015 Average 27,762 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 21,979 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,222.50 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1641
0.8770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to QAR 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 0.9871, compared to 1.1131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1178 QAR (High: 1.1285 / Low: 1.0106). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0377 QAR (High: 0.9357 / Low: 0.8980).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1178
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0377

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 0.0531 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 1.1401) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9395), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2007 (+21.36%).

2016 Avg (October) 1.1401
2015 Avg (October) 0.9395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9216 0.8791 0.9009
February 0.9357 0.8980 0.9173
March 1.0155 0.9231 0.9870
April 1.0571 0.9879 1.0254
May 1.0594 1.0079 1.0291
June 1.1285 1.0106 1.0630
July 1.1265 1.0853 1.1122
August 1.1615 1.1152 1.1349
September 1.1362 1.0936 1.1191
October 1.1680 1.1167 1.1401
November 1.1455 1.0579 1.0871
December 1.1190 1.0339 1.0855