2016 BRL to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5194 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.9853 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2803 SBD

2016 BRL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 2.5194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.9853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5341 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0144 to the December average rate of 2.3524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5194 was down 15.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.9733, 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 62,985 SBD

2015 Average 59,797 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 49,633 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,351.74 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.4994

1.9703

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BRL to SBD 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 2.1563, compared to 2.4044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2482 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1563

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2954 SBD (High: 2.4595 / Low: 2.1641). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0731 SBD (High: 2.0584 / Low: 1.9853).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2954

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0731

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0944 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0944

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 2.4553) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0543), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4010 (+19.52%).

2016 Avg (October) 2.4553

2015 Avg (October) 2.0543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0584	1.9853	2.0144
February	2.0856	1.9933	2.0466
March	2.2221	2.0496	2.1601
April	2.2892	2.1434	2.2332
May	2.2595	2.1586	2.2042
June	2.4595	2.1641	2.2789
July	2.4453	2.3464	2.4100
August	2.4926	2.4015	2.4389
September	2.4471	2.3716	2.4090
October	2.5194	2.3945	2.4553
November	2.4744	2.2773	2.3609
December	2.4405	2.2699	2.3524