YEARLY HIGH
615.8978 XOF
YEARLY LOW
591.5574 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
604.4897 XOF

2016 CHF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 615.8978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 591.5574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.3404 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 603.1215 to the December average rate of 610.1326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 615.8978 was down 7.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 666.3374, 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 3,079,489 XOF
2015 Average 3,075,945 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,957,787 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,701.81 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

613.0104
595.2075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 602.1226, compared to 606.8568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 602.1226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 606.8568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 16.6007 XOF (High: 611.2412 / Low: 594.6405). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8355 XOF (High: 614.7261 / Low: 607.8906).

June Spread (Volatile) ±16.6007
November Spread (Stable) ±6.8355

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.2970 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 610.1326) against the same month in 2015 (average: 607.6087), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5239 (+0.42%).

2016 Avg (December) 610.1326
2015 Avg (December) 607.6087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 607.6043 594.7433 603.1215
February 604.7290 591.5574 600.1227
March 610.2187 599.0591 603.7759
April 609.3898 598.7753 603.9880
May 601.4538 594.0162 596.6910
June 611.2412 594.6405 605.0364
July 610.6716 602.1999 606.5106
August 609.4690 599.8344 605.2493
September 607.1642 598.7789 602.5827
October 609.2836 600.1083 605.1390
November 614.7261 607.8906 611.5268
December 615.8978 606.3982 610.1326