YEARLY HIGH
4.8818 XOF
YEARLY LOW
4.7067 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7978 XOF

2016 ALL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ALL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 4.8818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 4.7067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1751 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7770 to the December average rate of 4.8522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.8818 was up 1.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.8279, 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 24,409 XOF
2015 Average 23,498 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 23,533 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 875.48 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.8613
4.7525
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 4.7716, compared to 4.8241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0525 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0925 XOF (High: 4.7992 / Low: 4.7067). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0394 XOF (High: 4.8501 / Low: 4.8107).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0925
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0394

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 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.8522) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.7766), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0756 (+1.58%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.8522
2015 Avg (December) 4.7766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8172 4.7371 4.7770
February 4.7992 4.7067 4.7711
March 4.7998 4.7320 4.7710
April 4.7898 4.7213 4.7615
May 4.8020 4.7237 4.7742
June 4.8007 4.7164 4.7749
July 4.8716 4.7971 4.8236
August 4.8654 4.7852 4.8232
September 4.8264 4.7751 4.7973
October 4.8488 4.7804 4.8142
November 4.8501 4.8107 4.8339
December 4.8818 4.8242 4.8522