2016 ETB to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.7703 XAF

YEARLY LOW

26.2402 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.1912 XAF

2016 ETB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 28.7703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 26.2402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5301 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.4439 to the December average rate of 27.8143, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 28.7703 was down 5.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 30.5705, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 143,851 XAF

2015 Average 143,034 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 131,201 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,650.44 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

28.6360

26.3315

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 27.3719, compared to 27.0106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.3719

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.0106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.3863 XAF (High: 27.8194 / Low: 26.4331). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3373 XAF (High: 26.6772 / Low: 26.3399).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3863

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3373

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7083 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 28.4439) against the same month in 2015 (average: 27.8809), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5630 (+2.02%).

2016 Avg (January) 28.4439

2015 Avg (January) 27.8809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.7703	28.2568	28.4439
February	28.3082	27.2698	27.7392
March	28.2414	26.8904	27.5689
April	27.0728	26.5570	26.8606
May	27.1090	26.4265	26.7947
June	27.3110	26.5263	26.8239
July	27.1758	26.7267	27.0507
August	26.9103	26.2402	26.5919
September	26.6772	26.3399	26.5235
October	27.2456	26.3072	26.8258
November	27.8194	26.4331	27.2571
December	28.3704	27.3537	27.8143