YEARLY HIGH
614.4662 XAF
YEARLY LOW
589.4990 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
602.5909 XAF

2016 CHF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 614.4662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 589.4990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.9672 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 600.3181 to the December average rate of 610.7051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 614.4662 was down 7.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 666.9735, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,072,331 XAF
2015 Average 3,075,820 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,947,495 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124,836.14 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

612.4185
591.8577
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 599.2020, compared to 605.9797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 599.2020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 605.9797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 16.5971 XAF (High: 610.9325 / Low: 594.3353). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0326 XAF (High: 607.8575 / Low: 601.8250).

June Spread (Volatile) ±16.5971
July Spread (Stable) ±6.0326

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.0222 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 610.7051) against the same month in 2015 (average: 606.8573), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8478 (+0.63%).

2016 Avg (December) 610.7051
2015 Avg (December) 606.8573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 606.0103 591.6986 600.3181
February 603.8798 589.4990 596.4448
March 605.4537 598.2527 600.7614
April 604.5004 596.0078 600.5933
May 597.7975 590.2952 593.5711
June 610.9325 594.3353 603.5233
July 607.8575 601.8250 605.2921
August 607.9524 599.0173 603.7711
September 606.0426 599.0450 601.6078
October 608.0868 599.9175 603.9157
November 613.3397 606.8849 610.5865
December 614.4662 605.9163 610.7051