YEARLY HIGH
351.1295 XAF
YEARLY LOW
317.9692 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
331.0480 XAF

2016 AWG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 351.1295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 317.9692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.1603 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 336.9874 to the December average rate of 346.8170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 351.1295 was up 0.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 348.1351, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,755,648 XAF
2015 Average 1,650,811 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,589,846 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165,801.60 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

349.2063
320.5354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 328.1425, compared to 333.9535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 328.1425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 333.9535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 17.5636 XAF (High: 346.4620 / Low: 328.8984). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1702 XAF (High: 328.9216 / Low: 325.7514).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.5636
September Spread (Stable) ±3.1702

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 7.2421 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 346.8170) against the same month in 2015 (average: 336.1023), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7147 (+3.19%).

2016 Avg (December) 346.8170
2015 Avg (December) 336.1023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 340.2090 334.8368 336.9874
February 336.2941 323.3534 329.7453
March 336.6086 322.3973 328.7698
April 325.6117 320.1691 322.9246
May 329.1141 317.9692 324.1831
June 332.0939 321.8432 326.2449
July 333.7184 328.3540 331.1800
August 330.7585 323.2451 327.1947
September 328.9216 325.7514 327.2718
October 336.9660 325.5744 332.0296
November 346.4620 328.8984 339.2279
December 351.1295 340.3219 346.8170