YEARLY HIGH
1.5335 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.1550 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2915 BRL

2016 XCD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 1.5335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 1.1550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3785 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4967 to the December average rate of 1.2423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5335 was down 0.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5339, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,668 BRL
2015 Average 6,172 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 5,775 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,892.72 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5281
1.1517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.3707, compared to 1.2122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1585 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1396 BRL (High: 1.3332 / Low: 1.1936). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0455 BRL (High: 1.2412 / Low: 1.1957).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1396
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0455

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 0.1031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.4967) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9756), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5211 (+53.41%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.4967
2015 Avg (January) 0.9756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5335 1.4634 1.4967
February 1.5014 1.4408 1.4699
March 1.4605 1.3274 1.3668
April 1.3636 1.2739 1.3142
May 1.3366 1.2709 1.3091
June 1.3332 1.1936 1.2678
July 1.2412 1.1957 1.2119
August 1.2098 1.1615 1.1888
September 1.2336 1.1872 1.2056
October 1.2083 1.1550 1.1831
November 1.2752 1.1778 1.2415
December 1.3050 1.2040 1.2423