YEARLY HIGH
897.8350 XOF
YEARLY LOW
726.5477 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
806.7046 XOF

2016 FKP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FKP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 897.8350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 726.5477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 171.2873 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 874.5688 to the December average rate of 776.3840, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 897.8350 was down 4.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 943.1530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,489,175 XOF
2015 Average 4,521,674 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,632,738 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 856,436.57 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

888.3456
723.0230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 847.3628, compared to 766.0464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 81.3164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 847.3628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 766.0464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 76.6005 XOF (High: 864.2601 / Low: 787.6597). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.5299 XOF (High: 786.2687 / Low: 768.7388).

June Spread (Volatile) ±76.6005
December Spread (Stable) ±17.5299

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 50.1424 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -50.1424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 874.5688) against the same month in 2015 (average: 855.1112), the exchange rate shifted by +19.4576 (+2.28%).

2016 Avg (January) 874.5688
2015 Avg (January) 855.1112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 897.8350 857.0523 874.5688
February 873.7401 832.0298 851.2973
March 857.3427 833.8151 845.1786
April 852.6668 818.7904 832.8847
May 869.4828 829.0184 847.4692
June 864.2601 787.6597 832.7784
July 791.3202 765.7732 782.6360
August 784.1892 757.7180 769.8782
September 788.0857 758.1721 772.0386
October 763.7391 726.5477 736.7999
November 774.4683 729.5619 758.5418
December 786.2687 768.7388 776.3840