2016 AED to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

171.3999 XOF

YEARLY LOW

155.3840 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

162.1343 XOF

2016 AED to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AED to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 171.3999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 155.3840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.0159 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 165.2991 to the December average rate of 169.4477, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 171.3999 was up 1.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 169.6985, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 857,000 XOF

2015 Average 805,569 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 776,920 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,079.36 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

170.5386

157.4479

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to XOF 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 160.9708, compared to 163.2978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.9708

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 163.2978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 7.5919 XOF (High: 168.9019 / Low: 161.3100). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8088 XOF (High: 160.8385 / Low: 159.0296).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.5919

September Spread (Stable) ±1.8088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.3230 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 169.4477) against the same month in 2015 (average: 164.2638), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1839 (+3.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 169.4477

2015 Avg (December) 164.2638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	166.8014	164.2774	165.2991
February	164.9091	158.8620	161.9761
March	165.6401	158.4059	161.3269
April	159.6361	157.4701	158.5388
May	161.5298	155.3840	159.0260
June	162.3386	157.3328	159.6580
July	163.5073	160.3478	162.0044
August	162.2405	158.3445	160.1312
September	160.8385	159.0296	159.8837
October	164.7965	159.8188	162.4472
November	168.9019	161.3100	165.8724
December	171.3999	166.2922	169.4477