YEARLY HIGH
4.8909 XAF
YEARLY LOW
4.6647 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7828 XAF

2016 ALL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ALL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 4.8909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 4.6647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2263 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7548 to the December average rate of 4.8568, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.8909 was up 1.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.8216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,455 XAF
2015 Average 23,497 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 23,323 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,131.41 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.8689
4.7226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL to XAF 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 4.7485, compared to 4.8171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0978 XAF (High: 4.7625 / Low: 4.6647). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0336 XAF (High: 4.8074 / Low: 4.7737).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0978
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0336

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.8568) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.7707), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0861 (+1.80%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.8568
2015 Avg (December) 4.7707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7971 4.7111 4.7548
February 4.7625 4.6647 4.7418
March 4.7694 4.7197 4.7472
April 4.7789 4.7025 4.7348
May 4.7702 4.7195 4.7492
June 4.7943 4.7176 4.7630
July 4.8461 4.7787 4.8140
August 4.8423 4.7794 4.8114
September 4.8074 4.7737 4.7895
October 4.8316 4.7737 4.8045
November 4.8515 4.7970 4.8265
December 4.8909 4.8272 4.8568