2016 BSD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

630.0496 XOF

YEARLY LOW

570.7286 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

595.5066 XOF

2016 BSD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BSD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 630.0496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 570.7286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.3209 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 607.1223 to the December average rate of 622.2469, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 630.0496 was up 1.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 623.3450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,150,248 XOF

2015 Average 2,958,900 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,853,643 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 296,604.67 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

626.2409

578.3130

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BSD 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 591.2440, compared to 599.7691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.5250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 591.2440

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 599.7691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 27.4188 XOF (High: 620.4266 / Low: 593.0078). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6365 XOF (High: 590.7460 / Low: 584.1095).

November Spread (Volatile) ±27.4188

September Spread (Stable) ±6.6365

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 12.1778 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.1778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 622.2469) against the same month in 2015 (average: 603.3292), the exchange rate shifted by +18.9176 (+3.14%).

2016 Avg (December) 622.2469

2015 Avg (December) 603.3292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	612.6580	603.3368	607.1223
February	605.6880	583.4581	594.9445
March	608.4021	581.8070	592.5485
April	586.2272	578.4089	582.3070
May	593.3425	570.7286	584.1202
June	596.2395	577.8789	586.4217
July	600.5471	588.9285	595.0391
August	595.8959	581.5937	588.1562
September	590.7460	584.1095	587.2471
October	605.3302	587.0060	596.6600
November	620.4266	593.0078	609.2651
December	630.0496	610.7958	622.2469