2016 BRL to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

193.4340 XAF

YEARLY LOW

144.9142 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

171.2069 XAF

2016 BRL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 193.4340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 144.9142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.5198 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.4989 to the December average rate of 185.7217, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 193.4340 was down 14.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 227.3053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,835,851 XAF

2015 Average 4,505,552 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 3,622,855 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,212,996.14 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

190.2086

145.2025

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 159.3856, compared to 183.0281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.6425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.3856

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 183.0281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 20.4261 XAF (High: 183.6327 / Low: 163.2066). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7809 XAF (High: 166.7414 / Low: 160.9606).

June Spread (Volatile) ±20.4261

May Spread (Stable) ±5.7809

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.9158 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 186.4581) against the same month in 2015 (average: 151.0018), the exchange rate shifted by +35.4563 (+23.48%).

2016 Avg (October) 186.4581

2015 Avg (October) 151.0018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	152.8846	145.5216	149.4989
February	151.9872	144.9142	148.9530
March	164.1795	152.8892	159.7656
April	167.2677	156.7139	163.0607
May	166.7414	160.9606	164.2279
June	183.6327	163.2066	170.8076
July	183.2344	177.1344	181.3729
August	187.8667	179.4237	182.8877
September	182.8843	175.6378	180.1861
October	193.4340	178.9530	186.4581
November	187.1759	177.4530	181.5423
December	192.1425	174.6812	185.7217