2016 CAD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

473.5153 XAF

YEARLY LOW

412.3508 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

448.1716 XAF

2016 CAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 473.5153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 412.3508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.1646 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 426.0581 to the December average rate of 466.5541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 473.5153 was down 5.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 500.0208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,367,577 XAF

2015 Average 2,316,619 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 2,061,754 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 305,822.85 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

470.6037

422.0085

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to XAF 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 442.4933, compared to 453.8498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.3565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 442.4933

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 453.8498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 28.5766 XAF (High: 445.2525 / Low: 416.6759). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0660 XAF (High: 454.8774 / Low: 447.8114).

February Spread (Volatile) ±28.5766

August Spread (Stable) ±7.0660

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.3964 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3964

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 466.5541) against the same month in 2015 (average: 439.5423), the exchange rate shifted by +27.0118 (+6.15%).

2016 Avg (December) 466.5541

2015 Avg (December) 439.5423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	436.7142	412.3508	426.0581
February	445.2525	416.6759	428.8744
March	449.9068	442.6694	446.0458
April	461.3050	439.3408	451.3519
May	456.2848	444.6680	448.9350
June	457.1852	448.3463	453.6947
July	459.4326	451.0767	455.7662
August	454.8774	447.8114	451.3698
September	455.7660	442.3131	447.8528
October	456.5471	442.2350	449.4485
November	460.7588	440.0554	452.1076
December	473.5153	460.3419	466.5541