YEARLY HIGH
299.5860 XAF
YEARLY LOW
271.1520 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
284.6350 XAF

2016 FJD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FJD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 299.5860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 271.1520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.4341 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 280.6041 to the December average rate of 296.1555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 299.5860 was down 0.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 302.1497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,497,930 XAF
2015 Average 1,416,525 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,355,760 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142,170.32 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

298.1233
274.5103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 279.4640, compared to 289.8061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.3421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 279.4640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.8061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 11.8748 XAF (High: 287.1619 / Low: 275.2871). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8135 XAF (High: 287.3757 / Low: 283.5622).

June Spread (Volatile) ±11.8748
September Spread (Stable) ±3.8135

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 3.5988 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5988

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 296.1555) against the same month in 2015 (average: 282.8695), the exchange rate shifted by +13.2861 (+4.70%).

2016 Avg (December) 296.1555
2015 Avg (December) 282.8695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 284.9951 275.8644 280.6041
February 282.8001 271.1520 277.0053
March 284.5935 279.7080 281.4999
April 283.1833 276.4122 279.9988
May 278.5675 273.8428 276.4781
June 287.1619 275.2871 281.1978
July 290.7346 284.3077 287.8804
August 288.9776 283.6894 286.1370
September 287.3757 283.5622 286.0594
October 293.9310 283.1286 289.3144
November 296.8575 288.0231 293.2897
December 299.5860 292.1963 296.1555