2016 BBD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

315.1076 XAF

YEARLY LOW

285.1123 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

296.7919 XAF

2016 BBD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 315.1076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 285.1123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.9952 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 302.1476 to the December average rate of 311.0379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 315.1076 was up 0.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 312.0161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,575,538 XAF

2015 Average 1,479,371 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,425,562 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 149,976.15 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

313.1897

287.3682

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 294.1878, compared to 299.3960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 294.1878

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 299.3960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 15.7487 XAF (High: 310.6608 / Low: 294.9122). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9783 XAF (High: 294.9330 / Low: 291.9547).

November Spread (Volatile) ±15.7487

September Spread (Stable) ±2.9783

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 6.4945 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 311.0379) against the same month in 2015 (average: 301.2916), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7464 (+3.23%).

2016 Avg (December) 311.0379

2015 Avg (December) 301.2916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	305.0541	300.2369	302.1476
February	301.5437	289.9402	295.6532
March	301.8256	289.0829	294.7969
April	291.6316	287.0849	289.5200
May	295.1055	285.1123	290.5308
June	297.7775	288.5861	292.4786
July	299.2341	294.4241	296.9223
August	296.5801	289.8430	293.3610
September	294.9330	291.9547	293.1491
October	302.2024	291.8095	297.7292
November	310.6608	294.9122	304.1762
December	315.1076	305.1552	311.0379