2016 ZAR to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2612 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.2181 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2371 BRL

2016 ZAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.2612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.2181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0431 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2484 to the December average rate of 0.2421, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2612 was down 12.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2998, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,061 BRL

2015 Average 13,014 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 10,904 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,156.70 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2538

0.2249

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.2403, compared to 0.2338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2403

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0212 BRL (High: 0.2416 / Low: 0.2205). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 BRL (High: 0.2484 / Low: 0.2372).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0212

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.2513) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2430), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+3.45%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.2513

2015 Avg (February) 0.2430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2591	0.2403	0.2484
February	0.2612	0.2416	0.2513
March	0.2515	0.2354	0.2404
April	0.2484	0.2372	0.2431
May	0.2445	0.2259	0.2313
June	0.2340	0.2181	0.2273
July	0.2338	0.2214	0.2274
August	0.2416	0.2205	0.2331
September	0.2396	0.2230	0.2311
October	0.2375	0.2229	0.2294
November	0.2471	0.2346	0.2397
December	0.2518	0.2330	0.2421