2016 CNY to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

93.7887 XOF

YEARLY LOW

87.5373 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

89.6674 XOF

2016 CNY to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 93.7887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 87.5373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2514 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.4834 to the December average rate of 89.8670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 93.7887 was down 6.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 99.9267, 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 2,344,716 XOF

2015 Average 2,359,044 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,188,432 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 156,284.15 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

92.9316

87.5533

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 90.4702, compared to 88.8646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 90.4702

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.8646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 3.3435 XOF (High: 92.1021 / Low: 88.7586). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9416 XOF (High: 90.3850 / Low: 89.4433).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.3435

April Spread (Stable) ±0.9416

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 1.6275 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 92.4834) against the same month in 2015 (average: 90.9661), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5173 (+1.67%).

2016 Avg (January) 92.4834

2015 Avg (January) 90.9661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	93.7887	91.6478	92.4834
February	92.1021	88.7586	90.8559
March	92.8590	90.1572	91.1096
April	90.3850	89.4433	89.8903
May	90.3713	88.0161	89.4563
June	90.0723	87.9203	89.0257
July	89.9338	88.5961	89.1351
August	89.5269	87.5479	88.4504
September	88.5173	87.5373	88.0015
October	89.5014	87.8973	88.6989
November	89.9576	87.6843	89.0345
December	90.5733	88.2937	89.8670