YEARLY HIGH
0.2106 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.1713 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1954 XOF

2016 COP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the COP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.2106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.1713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0393 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1851 to the December average rate of 0.2067, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2106 was down 15.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2487, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,052,998 XOF
2015 Average 1,088,897 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 856,721 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196,276.96 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2096
0.1744
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.1897, compared to 0.2012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0146 XOF (High: 0.2021 / Low: 0.1875). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 XOF (High: 0.1992 / Low: 0.1935).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0146
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2067) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1859), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0208 (+11.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2067
2015 Avg (December) 0.1859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1909 0.1801 0.1851
February 0.1829 0.1713 0.1773
March 0.1941 0.1853 0.1897
April 0.2021 0.1875 0.1944
May 0.2023 0.1922 0.1950
June 0.2030 0.1905 0.1965
July 0.2040 0.1916 0.2007
August 0.2039 0.1899 0.1991
September 0.2049 0.1980 0.2011
October 0.2067 0.1996 0.2036
November 0.1992 0.1935 0.1958
December 0.2106 0.1995 0.2067