2016 AUD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

463.3557 XAF

YEARLY LOW

411.7548 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

441.4311 XAF

2016 AUD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 463.3557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 411.7548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.6009 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 424.2354 to the December average rate of 456.8452, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 463.3557 was down 3.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 481.1335, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,316,779 XAF

2015 Average 2,224,587 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 2,058,774 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 258,004.51 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

461.0358

418.0513

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 431.6903, compared to 451.1720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.4817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 431.6903

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 451.1720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 28.8009 XAF (High: 440.5557 / Low: 411.7548). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.3794 XAF (High: 462.9892 / Low: 452.6098).

January Spread (Volatile) ±28.8009

November Spread (Stable) ±10.3794

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 19.0731 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.0731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 456.8452) against the same month in 2015 (average: 436.7726), the exchange rate shifted by +20.0726 (+4.60%).

2016 Avg (December) 456.8452

2015 Avg (December) 436.7726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	440.5557	411.7548	424.2354
February	430.6520	412.1626	421.6333
March	447.0022	432.8133	442.8490
April	451.8590	433.6040	443.6027
May	437.1789	421.1467	424.5296
June	442.2948	425.7575	433.2918
July	453.1132	440.7864	447.4374
August	454.3366	441.5771	447.1545
September	450.5649	437.2762	444.6821
October	461.8529	445.5380	453.4591
November	462.9892	452.6098	457.4537
December	463.3557	448.6018	456.8452