YEARLY HIGH
0.2338 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1748 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2075 XDR

2016 BRL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.2338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.1748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0590 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1790 to the December average rate of 0.2214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2338 was down 15.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2764, 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 5,844 XDR
2015 Average 5,446 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 4,370 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,474.35 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2315
0.1742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to XDR 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 0.1936, compared to 0.2215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0238 XDR (High: 0.2216 / Low: 0.1978). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 XDR (High: 0.1840 / Low: 0.1765).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.2268) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1835), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0432 (+23.55%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.2268
2015 Avg (October) 0.1835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1827 0.1748 0.1790
February 0.1840 0.1765 0.1806
March 0.1998 0.1835 0.1941
April 0.2047 0.1926 0.1999
May 0.2051 0.1972 0.2004
June 0.2216 0.1978 0.2074
July 0.2216 0.2139 0.2195
August 0.2283 0.2181 0.2230
September 0.2228 0.2146 0.2197
October 0.2338 0.2197 0.2268
November 0.2280 0.2135 0.2185
December 0.2293 0.2098 0.2214