YEARLY HIGH
315.0930 XOF
YEARLY LOW
285.9666 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
297.9037 XOF

2016 BZD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BZD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 315.0930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 285.9666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.1264 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 304.2826 to the December average rate of 310.3418, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 315.0930 was up 0.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 312.0487, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,575,465 XOF
2015 Average 1,479,526 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,429,833 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,632.07 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

312.1949
289.9581
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 296.0118, compared to 299.7955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 296.0118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 299.7955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 13.6626 XOF (High: 310.8574 / Low: 297.1949). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1212 XOF (High: 295.3915 / Low: 292.2703).

November Spread (Volatile) ±13.6626
September Spread (Stable) ±3.1212

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 6.0520 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 310.3418) against the same month in 2015 (average: 302.6843), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6575 (+2.53%).

2016 Avg (December) 310.3418
2015 Avg (December) 302.6843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 306.9201 302.1636 304.2826
February 303.6886 292.5873 298.2306
March 304.9178 291.6295 297.0095
April 293.9389 289.3280 291.8112
May 296.3342 285.9666 291.9942
June 297.9708 287.2513 292.7426
July 299.9832 295.3358 297.5041
August 298.4212 290.6354 294.2817
September 295.3915 292.2703 293.6716
October 302.6607 293.7847 298.4431
November 310.8574 297.1949 304.5310
December 315.0930 305.8704 310.3418