YEARLY HIGH
1.1037 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.8312 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9300 BRL

2016 SAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 1.1037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.8312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2724 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0774 to the December average rate of 0.8946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1037 was down 0.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,518 BRL
2015 Average 4,445 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 4,156 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,362.11 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0999
0.8290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.9874, compared to 0.8727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1003 BRL (High: 0.9607 / Low: 0.8604). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0326 BRL (High: 0.8943 / Low: 0.8617).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1003
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0326

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 0.0743 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.0774) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7017), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3757 (+53.55%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.0774
2015 Avg (January) 0.7017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1037 1.0527 1.0774
February 1.0813 1.0377 1.0587
March 1.0519 0.9561 0.9844
April 0.9828 0.9181 0.9471
May 0.9632 0.9161 0.9434
June 0.9607 0.8604 0.9137
July 0.8943 0.8617 0.8730
August 0.8707 0.8360 0.8556
September 0.8877 0.8544 0.8676
October 0.8692 0.8312 0.8516
November 0.9159 0.8476 0.8935
December 0.9392 0.8675 0.8946