2016 CAD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

472.1365 XOF

YEARLY LOW

415.3814 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

449.5705 XOF

2016 CAD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 472.1365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 415.3814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.7551 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 428.0468 to the December average rate of 466.1123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 472.1365 was down 5.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 499.6100, 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 2,360,683 XOF

2015 Average 2,316,683 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,076,907 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 283,775.62 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

469.9189

424.2402

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 444.6425, compared to 454.4984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.8560 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 444.6425

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 454.4984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 26.3508 XOF (High: 445.5975 / Low: 419.2467). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7986 XOF (High: 456.4713 / Low: 448.6727).

February Spread (Volatile) ±26.3508

August Spread (Stable) ±7.7986

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 4.2083 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 466.1123) against the same month in 2015 (average: 440.0851), the exchange rate shifted by +26.0272 (+5.91%).

2016 Avg (December) 466.1123

2015 Avg (December) 440.0851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	438.2599	415.3814	428.0468
February	445.5975	419.2467	431.5063
March	452.6364	444.2895	448.2827
April	463.7303	442.7869	453.8943
May	459.5673	446.4624	451.2945
June	458.8262	448.6860	454.8303
July	459.4863	451.1382	456.6823
August	456.4713	448.6727	452.4740
September	456.2859	442.5596	448.5760
October	457.1148	442.5781	450.3577
November	460.9246	443.5111	452.7883
December	472.1365	461.0124	466.1123