YEARLY HIGH
7226.0811 STD
YEARLY LOW
5399.9326 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6385.8646 STD

2016 BRL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 7226.0811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 5399.9326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1826.1485 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5575.8049 to the December average rate of 6940.2342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7226.0811 was down 14.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 8446.0409, 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 180,652,028 STD
2015 Average 168,091,497 STD
Yearly Trough Low 134,998,315 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,653,713.63 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7086.5269
5438.4666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to STD 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 5945.9610, compared to 6825.7683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 879.8073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5945.9610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6825.7683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 755.2138 STD (High: 6847.5702 / Low: 6092.3564). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 206.9311 STD (High: 6208.0086 / Low: 6001.0775).

June Spread (Volatile) ±755.2138
May Spread (Stable) ±206.9311

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 175.0294 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -175.0294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 6949.1885) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5627.7477), the exchange rate shifted by +1321.4408 (+23.48%).

2016 Avg (October) 6949.1885
2015 Avg (October) 5627.7477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5685.0955 5429.1223 5575.8049
February 5752.5434 5399.9326 5577.4036
March 6148.7488 5699.6482 5972.1374
April 6218.5013 5856.2160 6074.6590
May 6208.0086 6001.0775 6117.2907
June 6847.5702 6092.3564 6358.4702
July 6823.9173 6595.2813 6758.3986
August 7024.8531 6639.5625 6814.7494
September 6831.2171 6564.6432 6717.8798
October 7226.0811 6642.1610 6949.1885
November 6969.3520 6597.2553 6774.1591
December 7198.7145 6555.2293 6940.2342