2016 BAM to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

339.9603 XOF

YEARLY LOW

333.6257 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

336.8277 XOF

2016 BAM to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 339.9603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 333.6257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3346 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 337.3272 to the December average rate of 335.1379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 339.9603 was up 0.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 337.2170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,699,802 XOF

2015 Average 1,678,243 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,668,129 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,672.99 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

338.0660

334.8717

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 337.4229, compared to 336.2325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1904 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 337.4229

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 336.2325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 4.5888 XOF (High: 339.9603 / Low: 335.3715). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4832 XOF (High: 338.2473 / Low: 335.7641).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.5888

March Spread (Stable) ±2.4832

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8259 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 337.7998) against the same month in 2015 (average: 335.4178), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3820 (+0.71%).

2016 Avg (February) 337.7998

2015 Avg (February) 335.4178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	338.9998	335.4797	337.3272
February	339.9603	335.3715	337.7998
March	338.2473	335.7641	337.3266
April	338.9407	335.4448	337.5831
May	338.8394	335.7899	337.4118
June	338.2659	335.4931	337.0891
July	338.0994	335.0175	336.6394
August	338.6162	335.5295	336.7537
September	337.8341	334.8718	336.3773
October	338.6200	335.5934	336.5229
November	338.5215	334.1646	335.9638
December	336.7701	333.6257	335.1379