YEARLY HIGH
4.2858 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.0989 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8271 SCR

2016 BRL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 4.2858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 3.0989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1869 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2363 to the December average rate of 3.9910, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.2858 was down 21.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.4857, 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 107,145 SCR
2015 Average 101,830 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 77,472 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,673.49 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.2389
3.1452
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SCR 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 3.5976, compared to 4.0565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.4601 SCR (High: 4.0465 / Low: 3.5864). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1582 SCR (High: 4.1590 / Low: 4.0008).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4601
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1582

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 0.1645 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 4.1257) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.7325), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3932 (+10.53%).

2016 Avg (August) 4.1257
2015 Avg (August) 3.7325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4235 3.0989 3.2363
February 3.5908 3.1880 3.3743
March 3.7718 3.3995 3.6015
April 4.0465 3.5864 3.7854
May 3.9648 3.6106 3.7668
June 4.0000 3.6820 3.8215
July 4.1108 3.8864 4.0191
August 4.2858 4.0397 4.1257
September 4.1590 4.0008 4.0723
October 4.2700 4.0637 4.1477
November 4.2098 3.8384 3.9832
December 4.1441 3.8043 3.9910