YEARLY HIGH
3.5386 XOF
YEARLY LOW
3.2145 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3514 XOF

2016 DJF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DJF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 3.5386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 3.2145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3241 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4171 to the December average rate of 3.4871, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.5386 was up 0.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.5042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,693 XOF
2015 Average 16,659 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 16,073 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,620.57 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.5081
3.2563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 3.3278, compared to 3.3750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1619 XOF (High: 3.4868 / Low: 3.3249). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0426 XOF (High: 3.3001 / Low: 3.2575).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1619
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0426

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 0.0683 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0683

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3.4871) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.3964), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0907 (+2.67%).

2016 Avg (December) 3.4871
2015 Avg (December) 3.3964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4483 3.3944 3.4171
February 3.4110 3.2842 3.3488
March 3.4241 3.2724 3.3352
April 3.3001 3.2575 3.2773
May 3.3362 3.2145 3.2890
June 3.3542 3.2494 3.2995
July 3.3877 3.3238 3.3558
August 3.3623 3.2758 3.3160
September 3.3301 3.2872 3.3099
October 3.4019 3.3072 3.3586
November 3.4868 3.3249 3.4226
December 3.5386 3.4309 3.4871