YEARLY HIGH
0.5037 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.3969 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4405 BRL

2016 SBD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.5037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.3969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1068 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4965 to the December average rate of 0.4253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5037 was down 3.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,518 BRL
2015 Average 2,118 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,985 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 533.87 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5054
0.3984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.4648, compared to 0.4161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0555 BRL (High: 0.4621 / Low: 0.4066). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0130 BRL (High: 0.4217 / Low: 0.4087).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0555
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0130

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 0.0256 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4965) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3464), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1501 (+43.32%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4965
2015 Avg (January) 0.3464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5037 0.4858 0.4965
February 0.5017 0.4795 0.4887
March 0.4879 0.4500 0.4631
April 0.4666 0.4368 0.4479
May 0.4633 0.4426 0.4537
June 0.4621 0.4066 0.4391
July 0.4262 0.4090 0.4150
August 0.4164 0.4012 0.4101
September 0.4217 0.4087 0.4151
October 0.4176 0.3969 0.4073
November 0.4391 0.4041 0.4238
December 0.4406 0.4097 0.4253