YEARLY HIGH
0.4459 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.3462 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3980 SGD

2016 BRL to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.4459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.3462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0997 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3542 to the December average rate of 0.4283, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4459 was down 14.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5242, 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 11,146 SGD
2015 Average 10,454 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 8,655 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,491.77 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4410
0.3460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SGD 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 0.3738, compared to 0.4221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0484 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0399 SGD (High: 0.4446 / Low: 0.4048). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 SGD (High: 0.3585 / Low: 0.3462).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0399
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.4331) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0715 (+19.76%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.4331
2015 Avg (October) 0.3616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3585 0.3462 0.3542
February 0.3621 0.3462 0.3539
March 0.3830 0.3554 0.3718
April 0.3904 0.3670 0.3803
May 0.3950 0.3816 0.3873
June 0.4179 0.3823 0.3953
July 0.4165 0.4026 0.4122
August 0.4280 0.4113 0.4202
September 0.4217 0.4093 0.4178
October 0.4459 0.4181 0.4331
November 0.4367 0.4106 0.4213
December 0.4446 0.4048 0.4283