2016 BMD to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BMD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BMD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 115.0762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 103.8325.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2436 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 109.8145 to the December average rate of 113.3995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 115.0762 was up 0.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 114.0785, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BMD to XPF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 106.9736, compared to 108.7103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7367 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 5.4472 XPF (High: 112.7458 / Low: 107.2985). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0185 XPF (High: 106.7989 / Low: 105.7804).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.2831 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 113.3995) against the same month in 2015 (average: 109.5435), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8559 (+3.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 110.8949 | 109.1908 | 109.8145 |
| February | 109.6123 | 105.5404 | 107.5313 |
| March | 109.9413 | 105.1985 | 107.2605 |
| April | 106.3625 | 104.4962 | 105.3671 |
| May | 107.6165 | 103.8325 | 105.6902 |
| June | 108.0079 | 104.8088 | 106.1784 |
| July | 108.4986 | 106.7467 | 107.6924 |
| August | 107.4994 | 105.1849 | 106.3759 |
| September | 106.7989 | 105.7804 | 106.3391 |
| October | 109.5921 | 106.0475 | 107.9889 |
| November | 112.7458 | 107.2985 | 110.4663 |
| December | 115.0762 | 110.8770 | 113.3995 |