YEARLY HIGH
0.0489 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0338 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0392 BRL

2016 LRD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.0338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0473 to the December average rate of 0.0365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0489 was up 1.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0481, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 245 BRL
2015 Average 194 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 169 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.42 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0485
0.0337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0425, compared to 0.0358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0055 BRL (High: 0.0435 / Low: 0.0381). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BRL (High: 0.0356 / Low: 0.0342).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0473) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0288), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0185 (+64.07%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0473
2015 Avg (January) 0.0288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0489 0.0452 0.0473
February 0.0478 0.0460 0.0470
March 0.0466 0.0424 0.0436
April 0.0435 0.0381 0.0404
May 0.0399 0.0380 0.0391
June 0.0398 0.0357 0.0379
July 0.0372 0.0357 0.0363
August 0.0361 0.0338 0.0350
September 0.0364 0.0348 0.0356
October 0.0356 0.0342 0.0349
November 0.0379 0.0350 0.0368
December 0.0388 0.0350 0.0365