YEARLY HIGH
0.0546 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0456 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0498 BRL

2016 KGS to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.0456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0533 to the December average rate of 0.0485, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0546 was down 8.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 273 BRL
2015 Average 258 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 228 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.85 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0539
0.0461
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0519, compared to 0.0478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0049 BRL (High: 0.0528 / Low: 0.0478). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 BRL (High: 0.0498 / Low: 0.0478).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0533) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0444), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0089 (+19.93%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0533
2015 Avg (January) 0.0444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0546 0.0521 0.0533
February 0.0541 0.0517 0.0531
March 0.0533 0.0495 0.0511
April 0.0530 0.0502 0.0515
May 0.0529 0.0502 0.0518
June 0.0528 0.0478 0.0505
July 0.0498 0.0478 0.0486
August 0.0479 0.0456 0.0468
September 0.0484 0.0464 0.0473
October 0.0480 0.0457 0.0468
November 0.0498 0.0462 0.0486
December 0.0510 0.0469 0.0485