YEARLY HIGH
35.1236 XPF
YEARLY LOW
26.3875 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.0990 XPF

2016 BRL to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 35.1236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 26.3875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7361 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.1673 to the December average rate of 33.8096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 35.1236 was down 14.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 41.2368, 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 878,091 XPF
2015 Average 819,895 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 659,688 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 218,403.35 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

34.4877
26.4152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to XPF 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 28.9779, compared to 33.2201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.9779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.2201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 3.6097 XPF (High: 33.2749 / Low: 29.6652). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0406 XPF (High: 30.3430 / Low: 29.3025).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.6097
May Spread (Stable) ±1.0406

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 0.8500 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 33.8096) against the same month in 2015 (average: 28.2432), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5664 (+19.71%).

2016 Avg (December) 33.8096
2015 Avg (December) 28.2432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.7496 26.4693 27.1673
February 27.6128 26.3875 27.0879
March 29.8486 27.8047 29.0649
April 30.3831 28.5157 29.6719
May 30.3430 29.3025 29.8714
June 33.2749 29.6652 31.0039
July 33.2377 32.0819 32.8916
August 34.0739 32.5273 33.1585
September 33.1341 31.8576 32.6810
October 35.1151 32.5170 33.8150
November 33.9662 32.1783 32.9650
December 35.1236 31.7865 33.8096