YEARLY HIGH
4.5907 SZL
YEARLY LOW
3.8284 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2245 SZL

2016 BRL to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 4.5907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 3.8284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7623 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0255 to the December average rate of 4.1376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.5907 was up 2.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.4885, 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 114,768 SZL
2015 Average 96,451 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 95,710 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,057.99 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.4437
3.9392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SZL 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 4.1686, compared to 4.2803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.3424 SZL (High: 4.4716 / Low: 4.1292). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1873 SZL (High: 4.2103 / Low: 4.0230).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3424
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1873

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1899 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1899

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 4.4017) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.9493), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4524 (+11.46%).

2016 Avg (June) 4.4017
2015 Avg (June) 3.9493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1573 3.8696 4.0255
February 4.1362 3.8284 3.9813
March 4.2458 3.9755 4.1639
April 4.2103 4.0230 4.1146
May 4.4227 4.0881 4.3248
June 4.5907 4.2726 4.4017
July 4.5253 4.2868 4.3976
August 4.4716 4.1292 4.2846
September 4.4931 4.1850 4.3266
October 4.4894 4.2139 4.3626
November 4.2813 4.0503 4.1727
December 4.2831 3.9823 4.1376