2016 AZN to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

396.4403 XAF

YEARLY LOW

345.7448 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

370.6494 XAF

2016 AZN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 396.4403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 345.7448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.6955 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 381.5407 to the December average rate of 351.5177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 396.4403 was down 47.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 748.2311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,982,201 XAF

2015 Average 2,933,316 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,728,724 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 253,477.27 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

390.8492

347.9421

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 379.1165, compared to 362.1822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.9343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 379.1165

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 362.1822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 32.2788 XAF (High: 386.8494 / Low: 354.5706). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.5280 XAF (High: 360.2876 / Low: 352.7596).

March Spread (Volatile) ±32.2788

September Spread (Stable) ±7.5280

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 17.8704 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.8704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 387.2736) against the same month in 2015 (average: 560.3508), the exchange rate shifted by -173.0772 (-30.89%).

2016 Avg (May) 387.2736

2015 Avg (May) 560.3508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	390.2070	370.5087	381.5407
February	384.8638	365.6277	374.0170
March	386.8494	354.5706	365.2815
April	388.4385	377.0260	381.7857
May	396.4403	378.4468	387.2736
June	395.2627	375.5303	384.8005
July	383.8809	368.8600	379.0939
August	369.0415	353.3486	361.2235
September	360.2876	352.7596	356.6603
October	374.0583	358.2408	368.0398
November	360.1270	352.0078	356.5582
December	355.8732	345.7448	351.5177