2016 GEL to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

276.7918 XOF

YEARLY LOW

224.5908 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

252.4239 XOF

2016 GEL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 276.7918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 224.5908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.2010 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 249.2318 to the December average rate of 234.6768, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 276.7918 was down 21.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 353.0700, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,383,959 XOF

2015 Average 1,357,432 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,122,954 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 261,005.07 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

271.2183

231.3549

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 255.3648, compared to 249.4830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.8818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 255.3648

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 249.4830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 24.9188 XOF (High: 276.2183 / Low: 251.2995). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6454 XOF (High: 256.8424 / Low: 251.1970).

June Spread (Volatile) ±24.9188

September Spread (Stable) ±5.6454

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 13.4186 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.4186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 267.8963) against the same month in 2015 (average: 253.5098), the exchange rate shifted by +14.3865 (+5.67%).

2016 Avg (May) 267.8963

2015 Avg (May) 253.5098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	253.5755	243.8318	249.2318
February	244.7991	234.7116	239.6497
March	256.4874	242.4118	249.6368
April	261.9873	252.1040	258.1204
May	276.7918	256.3287	267.8963
June	276.2183	251.2995	267.6538
July	256.2920	250.3682	254.2352
August	257.1710	250.1402	253.8102
September	256.8424	251.1970	254.2754
October	256.9618	250.9522	253.3938
November	249.5282	242.7658	246.5067
December	241.6630	224.5908	234.6768