YEARLY HIGH
338.0204 XAF
YEARLY LOW
333.4763 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.8188 XAF

2016 BGN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 338.0204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 333.4763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5441 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.7080 to the December average rate of 335.5922, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 338.0204 was up 0.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 337.7930, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,690,102 XAF
2015 Average 1,678,314 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,667,381 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,720.36 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

336.3271
335.4857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 335.7628, compared to 335.8747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.7628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.8747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 3.6630 XAF (High: 338.0204 / Low: 334.3573). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2684 XAF (High: 336.6444 / Low: 335.3760).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.6630
August Spread (Stable) ±1.2684

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3444 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 335.5922) against the same month in 2015 (average: 335.8067), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2145 (-0.06%).

2016 Avg (December) 335.5922
2015 Avg (December) 335.8067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 336.5319 335.2316 335.7080
February 336.2615 334.5168 335.6803
March 336.9458 335.2454 335.6700
April 336.3914 334.8993 335.6653
May 336.1765 334.7651 335.5965
June 337.7353 335.6924 336.2570
July 336.7145 335.4184 336.1137
August 336.6444 335.3760 336.1277
September 336.5814 334.8007 335.9584
October 336.4726 334.8965 335.9002
November 336.3630 333.4763 335.5558
December 338.0204 334.3573 335.5922