YEARLY HIGH
13.5437 XOF
YEARLY LOW
12.4925 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.9570 XOF

2016 DOP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DOP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 13.5437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 12.4925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0512 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3270 to the December average rate of 13.3825, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.5437 was down 2.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.9269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,719 XOF
2015 Average 65,792 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 62,462 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,256.21 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.4501
12.6392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 12.9265, compared to 12.9875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.5886 XOF (High: 13.3231 / Low: 12.7345). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1704 XOF (High: 12.7875 / Low: 12.6170).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5886
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1704

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 0.2869 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2869

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 13.3825) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.2803), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1023 (+0.77%).

2016 Avg (December) 13.3825
2015 Avg (December) 13.2803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4306 13.2413 13.3270
February 13.2902 12.7711 13.0401
March 13.3231 12.7345 12.9735
April 12.7875 12.6170 12.7068
May 12.9185 12.4925 12.7404
June 12.9894 12.5855 12.7711
July 13.0698 12.8465 12.9502
August 13.0026 12.6055 12.7857
September 12.8407 12.6651 12.7407
October 13.0984 12.7345 12.9218
November 13.3717 12.8242 13.1442
December 13.5437 13.1536 13.3825