YEARLY HIGH
0.1219 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.0959 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1118 XPF

2016 CDF to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.1219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.0959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0260 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1185 to the December average rate of 0.0974, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1219 was down 0.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1229, 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 609 XPF
2015 Average 581 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 479 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.01 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1206
0.0952
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to XPF 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 0.1151, compared to 0.1085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0237 XPF (High: 0.1219 / Low: 0.0982). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 XPF (High: 0.1097 / Low: 0.1083).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0237
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.1116) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1200), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0084 (-7.01%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.1116
2015 Avg (November) 0.1200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1196 0.1177 0.1185
February 0.1182 0.1137 0.1158
March 0.1188 0.1135 0.1157
April 0.1146 0.1125 0.1135
May 0.1160 0.1117 0.1139
June 0.1163 0.1093 0.1130
July 0.1143 0.1093 0.1132
August 0.1104 0.1073 0.1089
September 0.1097 0.1083 0.1089
October 0.1136 0.1082 0.1112
November 0.1219 0.0982 0.1116
December 0.0989 0.0959 0.0974