YEARLY HIGH
441.5522 XAF
YEARLY LOW
416.1627 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
430.0347 XAF

2016 BND to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BND to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 441.5522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 416.1627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.3895 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 422.1899 to the December average rate of 433.6849, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 441.5522 was down 2.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 454.5267, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,207,761 XAF
2015 Average 2,153,384 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,080,813 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,947.44 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

441.7924
419.1806
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 426.3588, compared to 433.7107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.3518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 426.3588
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 433.7107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 15.1438 XAF (High: 439.1354 / Low: 423.9916). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9111 XAF (High: 441.5522 / Low: 437.6410).

June Spread (Volatile) ±15.1438
July Spread (Stable) ±3.9111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.6271 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 439.9081) against the same month in 2015 (average: 438.2367), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6714 (+0.38%).

2016 Avg (July) 439.9081
2015 Avg (July) 438.2367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 428.2239 417.5038 422.1899
February 428.6329 416.1627 421.0650
March 433.2493 427.9194 429.8924
April 432.7842 425.8661 428.9366
May 427.9926 420.4498 424.3095
June 439.1354 423.9916 431.7597
July 441.5522 437.6410 439.9081
August 440.4885 430.3322 435.4231
September 435.5463 428.8465 431.3909
October 433.8053 427.5194 430.6761
November 434.6893 426.8487 431.1808
December 436.7029 430.6233 433.6849