YEARLY HIGH
1.2023 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.9283 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0332 BRL

2016 PEN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 1.2023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.9283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2740 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1767 to the December average rate of 0.9880, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2023 was down 6.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,012 BRL
2015 Average 5,224 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 4,642 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,369.98 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2000
0.9203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1.0941, compared to 0.9723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0941
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0908 BRL (High: 1.0708 / Low: 0.9800). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0296 BRL (High: 0.9808 / Low: 0.9512).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0908
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0296

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0483 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.1767) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8771), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2996 (+34.16%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.1767
2015 Avg (January) 0.8771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2023 1.1494 1.1767
February 1.1547 1.1118 1.1326
March 1.1195 1.0575 1.0843
April 1.1004 1.0496 1.0755
May 1.0785 1.0399 1.0623
June 1.0708 0.9800 1.0329
July 1.0210 0.9701 0.9911
August 0.9786 0.9464 0.9629
September 0.9808 0.9512 0.9630
October 0.9652 0.9283 0.9436
November 1.0087 0.9427 0.9854
December 1.0333 0.9641 0.9880