2016 BBD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

314.2488 XOF

YEARLY LOW

285.3643 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

297.7217 XOF

2016 BBD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 314.2488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 285.3643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.8845 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 303.5612 to the December average rate of 310.7446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 314.2488 was up 0.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 311.6725, 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 1,571,244 XOF

2015 Average 1,479,450 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,426,822 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 144,422.28 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

312.7037

289.1944

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 295.6220, compared to 299.8214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1994 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 295.6220

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 299.8214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 13.7094 XOF (High: 310.2133 / Low: 296.5039). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3183 XOF (High: 295.3730 / Low: 292.0547).

November Spread (Volatile) ±13.7094

September Spread (Stable) ±3.3183

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 6.0889 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0889

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 310.7446) against the same month in 2015 (average: 301.6646), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0800 (+3.01%).

2016 Avg (December) 310.7446

2015 Avg (December) 301.6646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	306.3290	301.6684	303.5612
February	302.8440	291.7290	297.4723
March	304.2011	290.9035	296.2743
April	293.1136	289.2044	291.1535
May	296.6713	285.3643	292.0601
June	298.1198	288.9394	293.2108
July	300.2735	294.4642	297.5195
August	297.9479	290.7969	294.0781
September	295.3730	292.0547	293.6235
October	302.6651	293.5030	298.3300
November	310.2133	296.5039	304.6326
December	314.2488	305.3979	310.7446