YEARLY HIGH
339.9683 XOF
YEARLY LOW
333.5130 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
336.8818 XOF

2016 BGN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 339.9683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 333.5130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4553 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 337.2786 to the December average rate of 335.2781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 339.9683 was up 0.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 337.7369, 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 1,699,842 XOF
2015 Average 1,678,403 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,667,565 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,276.36 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

337.9997
335.0307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 337.4009, compared to 336.3627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0382 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 337.4009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 336.3627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 4.9324 XOF (High: 338.8079 / Low: 333.8755). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3058 XOF (High: 338.3243 / Low: 336.0185).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.9324
June Spread (Stable) ±2.3058

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 0.7961 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7961

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 337.7523) against the same month in 2015 (average: 335.4341), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3182 (+0.69%).

2016 Avg (February) 337.7523
2015 Avg (February) 335.4341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 338.7529 335.3416 337.2786
February 339.9683 335.5130 337.7523
March 338.2279 335.6973 337.3532
April 338.9083 335.5688 337.5618
May 338.7413 335.8828 337.3613
June 338.3243 336.0185 337.0983
July 338.0586 335.3907 336.7901
August 338.5572 335.8949 336.9503
September 337.4577 334.9154 336.5024
October 338.3424 335.7198 336.5809
November 338.2435 333.5130 336.0742
December 338.8079 333.8755 335.2781