2016 EUR to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 EUR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the EUR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 1249.0071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 974.5927.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 274.4144 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1007.0965 to the December average rate of 1227.0493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1249.0071 was up 11.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 1115.3961, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
EUR to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1037.9606, compared to 1102.5392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 64.5786 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 239.1025 CDF (High: 1213.6951 / Low: 974.5927). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.8109 CDF (High: 1102.0653 / Low: 1086.2544).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 22.5228 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1227.0493) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1010.5471), the exchange rate shifted by +216.5022 (+21.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1015.5539 | 997.3681 | 1007.0965 |
| February | 1050.6207 | 1007.2417 | 1031.0549 |
| March | 1054.6341 | 1002.9820 | 1032.8298 |
| April | 1063.4231 | 1040.6060 | 1052.3973 |
| May | 1070.8761 | 1031.4286 | 1047.9059 |
| June | 1093.3495 | 1024.7736 | 1056.4793 |
| July | 1091.6429 | 1044.1567 | 1053.3931 |
| August | 1111.8343 | 1078.2194 | 1094.2612 |
| September | 1102.0653 | 1086.2544 | 1094.4504 |
| October | 1101.1236 | 1049.5313 | 1071.9276 |
| November | 1213.6951 | 974.5927 | 1074.1537 |
| December | 1249.0071 | 1203.6695 | 1227.0493 |