2016 CHF to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |