YEARLY HIGH
0.8658 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.6521 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7790 XCD

2016 BRL to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.8658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.6521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2137 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6682 to the December average rate of 0.8053, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8658 was down 17.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0488, 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 21,645 XCD
2015 Average 20,595 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 16,302 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,343.06 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8631
0.6505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to XCD 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 0.7325, compared to 0.8254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0929 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0877 XCD (High: 0.8378 / Low: 0.7501). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0280 XCD (High: 0.6941 / Low: 0.6660).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0877
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0280

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 0.0394 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.8454) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6969), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1484 (+21.30%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.8454
2015 Avg (October) 0.6969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6833 0.6521 0.6682
February 0.6941 0.6660 0.6804
March 0.7534 0.6847 0.7321
April 0.7850 0.7334 0.7611
May 0.7868 0.7482 0.7640
June 0.8378 0.7501 0.7892
July 0.8363 0.8057 0.8252
August 0.8609 0.8266 0.8413
September 0.8423 0.8106 0.8295
October 0.8658 0.8276 0.8454
November 0.8490 0.7842 0.8060
December 0.8306 0.7663 0.8053