YEARLY HIGH
299.7020 XOF
YEARLY LOW
273.4426 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
285.5231 XOF

2016 FJD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FJD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 299.7020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 273.4426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.2594 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 281.9153 to the December average rate of 295.8770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 299.7020 was down 0.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 302.1053, 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 1,498,510 XOF
2015 Average 1,416,579 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,367,213 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,297.14 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

297.6715
276.1374
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 280.8243, compared to 290.2219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.3975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 280.8243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 290.2219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 12.9725 XOF (High: 288.2708 / Low: 275.2983). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0806 XOF (High: 287.9815 / Low: 283.9009).

June Spread (Volatile) ±12.9725
September Spread (Stable) ±4.0806

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.6453 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 295.8770) against the same month in 2015 (average: 283.2195), the exchange rate shifted by +12.6575 (+4.47%).

2016 Avg (December) 295.8770
2015 Avg (December) 283.2195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 285.7447 278.4731 281.9153
February 283.5701 273.4426 278.7085
March 286.8333 281.3213 282.9112
April 284.6223 277.9099 281.5772
May 280.1054 274.6832 277.9319
June 288.2708 275.2983 281.9019
July 290.9157 284.9137 288.4590
August 290.9672 284.4584 286.8365
September 287.9815 283.9009 286.5224
October 295.1078 284.2438 289.8990
November 296.9957 288.5819 293.7373
December 299.7020 292.4287 295.8770