2016 BWP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

58.6717 XOF

YEARLY LOW

51.7021 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

54.7066 XOF

2016 BWP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 58.6717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 51.7021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9696 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.7148 to the December average rate of 57.9463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 58.6717 was down 5.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 62.3092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 293,358 XOF

2015 Average 292,394 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 258,511 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,847.77 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

58.4694

52.1916

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 53.1748, compared to 56.2383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.1748

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.2383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 2.5130 XOF (High: 54.2152 / Low: 51.7021). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4034 XOF (High: 58.6717 / Low: 57.2683).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.5130

December Spread (Stable) ±1.4034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.8187 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 57.9463) against the same month in 2015 (average: 54.7050), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2413 (+5.93%).

2016 Avg (December) 57.9463

2015 Avg (December) 54.7050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	54.1371	51.7907	52.7148
February	54.2152	51.7021	52.7571
March	53.8039	51.7515	53.1621
April	54.7731	52.7208	53.9187
May	54.4506	52.3627	53.1109
June	54.2397	52.1893	53.3851
July	55.9387	54.2493	55.1914
August	57.1700	54.6875	56.0593
September	56.3793	53.9634	55.2406
October	57.0558	55.2448	56.1085
November	57.7771	55.9412	56.8841
December	58.6717	57.2683	57.9463