2016 CDF to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6721 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.5246 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6175 XOF

2016 CDF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.6721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.5246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1475 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6551 to the December average rate of 0.5343, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6721 was down 0.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,361 XOF

2015 Average 3,195 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,623 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 737.41 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6671

0.5222

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.6361, compared to 0.5989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6361

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1311 XOF (High: 0.6721 / Low: 0.5410). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 XOF (High: 0.6065 / Low: 0.5983).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1311

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0814 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.6158) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6608), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0451 (-6.82%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.6158

2015 Avg (November) 0.6608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6601	0.6507	0.6551
February	0.6521	0.6286	0.6409
March	0.6572	0.6278	0.6393
April	0.6323	0.6229	0.6275
May	0.6394	0.6143	0.6296
June	0.6414	0.6025	0.6243
July	0.6326	0.6029	0.6253
August	0.6123	0.5924	0.6022
September	0.6065	0.5983	0.6015
October	0.6267	0.6010	0.6143
November	0.6721	0.5410	0.6158
December	0.5430	0.5246	0.5343