2016 CLF to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

631.0164 XAF

YEARLY LOW

570.2246 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

593.6566 XAF

2016 CLF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CLF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 631.0164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 570.2246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.7918 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 604.2953 to the December average rate of 622.9489, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 631.0164 was up 1.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 624.0322, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,155,082 XAF

2015 Average 2,958,742 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 2,851,123 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 303,958.90 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

627.3398

574.6491

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLF 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 588.3757, compared to 598.9374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.5618 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 588.3757

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 598.9374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 31.4973 XAF (High: 621.3217 / Low: 589.8243). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9566 XAF (High: 589.8660 / Low: 583.9095).

November Spread (Volatile) ±31.4973

September Spread (Stable) ±5.9566

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 12.9890 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.9890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 622.9489) against the same month in 2015 (average: 602.5832), the exchange rate shifted by +20.3657 (+3.38%).

2016 Avg (December) 622.9489

2015 Avg (December) 602.5832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	610.1081	600.4738	604.2953
February	603.0873	579.8804	591.3063
March	603.6513	578.1657	589.5937
April	583.2632	574.1699	579.0400
May	590.2111	570.2246	581.0617
June	595.5550	577.1721	584.9571
July	598.4683	588.8481	593.8446
August	593.1602	579.6861	586.7221
September	589.8660	583.9095	586.2983
October	604.4048	583.6191	595.4583
November	621.3217	589.8243	608.3524
December	631.0164	610.3104	622.9489