YEARLY HIGH
0.0327 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.0265 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0296 XOF

2016 BYR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BYR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0307 to the December average rate of 0.0311, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0327 was down 34.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0502, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 163 XOF
2015 Average 188 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 132 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.93 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0314
0.0271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.0293, compared to 0.0299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0042 XOF (High: 0.0327 / Low: 0.0285). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 XOF (High: 0.0295 / Low: 0.0292).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0307) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0407), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0100 (-24.62%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0307
2015 Avg (January) 0.0407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0327 0.0285 0.0307
February 0.0286 0.0265 0.0275
March 0.0292 0.0282 0.0287
April 0.0301 0.0287 0.0293
May 0.0303 0.0296 0.0300
June 0.0298 0.0290 0.0294
July 0.0300 0.0294 0.0297
August 0.0298 0.0290 0.0294
September 0.0295 0.0292 0.0293
October 0.0302 0.0293 0.0298
November 0.0310 0.0296 0.0304
December 0.0314 0.0305 0.0311