YEARLY HIGH
354.4182 XOF
YEARLY LOW
319.0523 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
334.0470 XOF

2016 ANG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ANG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 354.4182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 319.0523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.3659 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 339.4087 to the December average rate of 350.3819, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 354.4182 was up 1.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 348.3309, 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 1,772,091 XOF
2015 Average 1,654,570 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,595,261 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176,829.55 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

352.8566
323.1606
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 330.5400, compared to 337.5541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 330.5400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 337.5541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 15.7627 XOF (High: 349.2410 / Low: 333.4783). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7316 XOF (High: 332.5804 / Low: 328.8488).

November Spread (Volatile) ±15.7627
September Spread (Stable) ±3.7316

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 6.8102 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 350.3819) against the same month in 2015 (average: 337.2910), the exchange rate shifted by +13.0910 (+3.88%).

2016 Avg (December) 350.3819
2015 Avg (December) 337.2910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 342.4727 337.2952 339.4087
February 338.6097 326.2094 332.5986
March 340.1222 325.4774 331.3210
April 327.7798 323.8415 325.6353
May 331.6847 319.0523 326.5467
June 333.3275 322.2373 327.7295
July 338.0935 330.8083 334.3125
August 335.4797 327.4232 331.1184
September 332.5804 328.8488 330.6089
October 340.7719 330.4795 335.9075
November 349.2410 333.4783 342.9955
December 354.4182 343.8681 350.3819