YEARLY HIGH
1670.3967 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1514.2306 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1579.5753 XOF

2016 BHD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BHD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 1670.3967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1514.2306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 156.1661 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1610.9238 to the December average rate of 1651.3421, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1670.3967 was up 1.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 1653.8694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,351,984 XOF
2015 Average 7,846,295 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 7,571,153 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 780,830.66 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1662.0107
1533.9879
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 1568.3650, compared to 1590.7855 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.4205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1568.3650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1590.7855

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 75.1807 XOF (High: 1645.7418 / Low: 1570.5611). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.3179 XOF (High: 1566.4005 / Low: 1549.0825).

November Spread (Volatile) ±75.1807
September Spread (Stable) ±17.3179

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 32.8983 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -32.8983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1651.3421) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1600.0545), the exchange rate shifted by +51.2876 (+3.21%).

2016 Avg (December) 1651.3421
2015 Avg (December) 1600.0545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1626.6803 1601.5395 1610.9238
February 1607.8278 1547.6259 1578.0255
March 1613.5847 1543.6110 1571.8426
April 1555.2020 1534.1393 1544.6564
May 1572.8433 1514.2306 1549.4188
June 1580.2546 1532.7620 1555.3231
July 1591.4476 1561.3784 1577.2032
August 1580.4161 1542.3698 1559.7555
September 1566.4005 1549.0825 1557.7724
October 1605.7184 1557.4004 1582.6124
November 1645.7418 1570.5611 1616.0276
December 1670.3967 1621.0207 1651.3421