2016 BRL to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BRL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BRL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 193.5787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 146.2281.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.3506 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.1968 to the December average rate of 185.5465, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 193.5787 was down 14.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 227.0886, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BRL to XOF 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 160.1568, compared to 183.2922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.1354 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 20.0706 XOF (High: 183.8780 / Low: 163.8074). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2898 XOF (High: 152.5179 / Low: 146.2281).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 5.0093 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 186.8324) against the same month in 2015 (average: 151.1752), the exchange rate shifted by +35.6572 (+23.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 153.3346 | 146.3994 | 150.1968 |
| February | 152.5179 | 146.2281 | 149.8724 |
| March | 164.6847 | 153.5244 | 160.5653 |
| April | 168.2193 | 158.1356 | 163.9804 |
| May | 167.9410 | 161.3448 | 165.0921 |
| June | 183.8780 | 163.8074 | 171.2335 |
| July | 184.0198 | 177.3474 | 181.7380 |
| August | 189.1601 | 179.8869 | 183.3354 |
| September | 183.0150 | 176.1690 | 180.4777 |
| October | 193.5787 | 180.5223 | 186.8324 |
| November | 187.2784 | 177.2592 | 181.8231 |
| December | 192.5901 | 175.0222 | 185.5465 |