YEARLY HIGH
2.9655 BRL
YEARLY LOW
2.3345 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6305 BRL

2016 CAD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 2.9655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 2.3345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6309 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8499 to the December average rate of 2.5141, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.9655 was down 4.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.1122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,827 BRL
2015 Average 13,001 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 11,673 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,154.73 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.9264
2.3644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to BRL 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 2.7803, compared to 2.4806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2998 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2660 BRL (High: 2.7557 / Low: 2.4897). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0756 BRL (High: 2.5270 / Low: 2.4514).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2660
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0756

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1450 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2.8795) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.2506), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6289 (+27.94%).

2016 Avg (February) 2.8795
2015 Avg (February) 2.2506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9080 2.7751 2.8499
February 2.9655 2.7988 2.8795
March 2.9353 2.7088 2.7926
April 2.8158 2.7146 2.7682
May 2.7913 2.6886 2.7338
June 2.7557 2.4897 2.6580
July 2.5797 2.4801 2.5130
August 2.5260 2.3974 2.4686
September 2.5270 2.4514 2.4856
October 2.4833 2.3345 2.4112
November 2.5600 2.3875 2.4909
December 2.6422 2.4094 2.5141