2016 GIP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

895.4795 XAF

YEARLY LOW

726.3935 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

804.0977 XAF

2016 GIP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GIP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 895.4795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 726.3935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 169.0860 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 870.5126 to the December average rate of 777.1149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 895.4795 was down 5.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 943.1155, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,477,398 XAF

2015 Average 4,521,433 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 3,631,967 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 845,430.18 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

884.0339

721.7783

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 843.2487, compared to 764.9467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 78.3020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 843.2487

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 764.9467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 76.3679 XAF (High: 863.8266 / Low: 787.4587). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.7808 XAF (High: 784.6979 / Low: 767.9171).

June Spread (Volatile) ±76.3679

December Spread (Stable) ±16.7808

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 49.6332 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -49.6332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 870.5126) against the same month in 2015 (average: 855.6519), the exchange rate shifted by +14.8607 (+1.74%).

2016 Avg (January) 870.5126

2015 Avg (January) 855.6519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	895.4795	853.4481	870.5126
February	869.9885	829.2479	846.0686
March	851.2140	828.0837	840.9658
April	847.3354	811.7966	828.2128
May	865.6351	827.0439	843.0334
June	863.8266	787.4587	830.6993
July	790.6944	764.1350	781.0661
August	783.3577	757.4972	768.0011
September	785.9662	757.6830	770.7965
October	760.6691	726.3935	735.2996
November	774.3093	728.1493	757.4021
December	784.6979	767.9171	777.1149