YEARLY HIGH
365.2982 CDF
YEARLY LOW
224.2555 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
279.6843 CDF

2016 BRL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 365.2982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 224.2555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 141.0427 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 229.2881 to the December average rate of 347.3333, the exchange rate registered a net change of 51.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 365.2982 was up 1.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 361.6814, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,132,455 CDF
2015 Average 7,061,650 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,606,388 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,526,066.85 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

359.1378
217.4836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to CDF 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 252.0582, compared to 307.3105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 55.2523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 252.0582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 307.3105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 67.9969 CDF (High: 335.4495 / Low: 267.4527). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.6040 CDF (High: 233.8595 / Low: 224.2555).

November Spread (Volatile) ±67.9969
January Spread (Stable) ±9.6040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.8329 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 347.3333) against the same month in 2015 (average: 238.9037), the exchange rate shifted by +108.4295 (+45.39%).

2016 Avg (December) 347.3333
2015 Avg (December) 238.9037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 233.8595 224.2555 229.2881
February 238.6431 228.4596 233.8527
March 258.9747 233.9999 251.2310
April 269.6397 252.0736 261.3391
May 270.4262 256.8668 262.2631
June 293.1157 257.8914 274.3753
July 300.4798 281.6187 290.6651
August 310.5568 298.2010 304.4392
September 304.9548 292.8707 300.0461
October 309.5918 299.3136 304.1060
November 335.4495 267.4527 297.2731
December 365.2982 322.3499 347.3333