YEARLY HIGH
355.2470 XAF
YEARLY LOW
318.7705 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
333.0058 XAF

2016 ANG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ANG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 355.2470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 318.7705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.4765 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 337.8283 to the December average rate of 350.7124, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 355.2470 was up 1.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 348.7149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,776,235 XAF
2015 Average 1,654,482 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,593,853 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182,382.65 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

353.4028
321.1179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 328.9363, compared to 337.0754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.1391 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 328.9363
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 337.0754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 17.6294 XAF (High: 349.7891 / Low: 332.1597). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3488 XAF (High: 332.0850 / Low: 328.7362).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.6294
September Spread (Stable) ±3.3488

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 7.2636 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 350.7124) against the same month in 2015 (average: 336.8739), the exchange rate shifted by +13.8385 (+4.11%).

2016 Avg (December) 350.7124
2015 Avg (December) 336.8739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 341.0807 335.6947 337.8283
February 337.1557 324.2091 330.5647
March 337.4663 323.4403 329.6688
April 326.2784 320.9939 323.8083
May 329.9434 318.7705 324.8368
June 332.9494 321.8432 326.9110
July 336.9280 330.6109 333.6415
August 333.9396 326.2115 330.3110
September 332.0850 328.7362 330.0747
October 340.2749 328.5681 335.2310
November 349.7891 332.1597 342.4816
December 355.2470 343.5949 350.7124