YEARLY HIGH
1.3330 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.9871 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1309 BRL

2016 LTL to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 1.3330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.9871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3459 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2997 to the December average rate of 1.0244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3330 was down 2.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3621, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,665 BRL
2015 Average 5,507 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 4,936 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,729.29 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3273
0.9969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 1.2113, compared to 1.0504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1406 BRL (High: 1.1842 / Low: 1.0436). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0367 BRL (High: 1.0877 / Low: 1.0510).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1406
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0367

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 0.0896 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0896

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.2942) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9459), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3483 (+36.83%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.2942
2015 Avg (February) 0.9459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3325 1.2713 1.2997
February 1.3330 1.2642 1.2942
March 1.2683 1.1672 1.2046
April 1.2204 1.1422 1.1745
May 1.1850 1.1406 1.1685
June 1.1842 1.0436 1.1264
July 1.0877 1.0510 1.0616
August 1.0743 1.0198 1.0507
September 1.0971 1.0548 1.0699
October 1.0746 1.0022 1.0381
November 1.0985 1.0295 1.0580
December 1.0857 0.9871 1.0244