YEARLY HIGH
1.1457 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1.0542 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0923 XAF

2016 CRC to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CRC to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.1457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 1.0542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0915 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1274 to the December average rate of 1.1314, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1457 was down 2.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1702, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,728 XAF
2015 Average 5,535 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 5,271 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 457.49 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1381
1.0579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 1.0960, compared to 1.0886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0572 XAF (High: 1.1259 / Low: 1.0687). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 XAF (High: 1.0717 / Low: 1.0602).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0572
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

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 0.0248 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.1314) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1306), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.08%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.1314
2015 Avg (December) 1.1306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1366 1.1215 1.1274
February 1.1242 1.0806 1.1026
March 1.1268 1.0817 1.1029
April 1.0901 1.0702 1.0816
May 1.1008 1.0604 1.0832
June 1.0950 1.0598 1.0784
July 1.0954 1.0782 1.0867
August 1.0817 1.0542 1.0685
September 1.0717 1.0602 1.0646
October 1.0938 1.0615 1.0791
November 1.1259 1.0687 1.1016
December 1.1457 1.1112 1.1314