YEARLY HIGH
93.5426 XAF
YEARLY LOW
87.2581 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
89.3839 XAF

2016 CNY to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 93.5426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 87.2581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2845 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.0531 to the December average rate of 89.9518, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 93.5426 was down 6.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 100.2844, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,338,565 XAF
2015 Average 2,358,942 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,181,454 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157,111.26 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

92.4725
87.4399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 90.0310, compared to 88.7369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 90.0310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.7369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 3.7916 XAF (High: 92.0059 / Low: 88.2144). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7777 XAF (High: 88.3349 / Low: 87.5572).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.7916
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7777

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.7524 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 92.0531) against the same month in 2015 (average: 91.0238), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0293 (+1.13%).

2016 Avg (January) 92.0531
2015 Avg (January) 91.0238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 93.5426 91.2129 92.0531
February 92.0059 88.2144 90.3007
March 92.1339 89.5930 90.6553
April 89.9811 88.6569 89.3859
May 89.8449 87.8064 88.9880
June 90.0268 87.8762 88.8033
July 89.6773 88.5210 88.9561
August 89.0632 87.2581 88.2348
September 88.3349 87.5572 87.8593
October 89.2438 87.6690 88.5198
November 89.9986 87.3029 88.8994
December 90.7833 88.2235 89.9518