YEARLY HIGH
27.9663 CDF
YEARLY LOW
21.3000 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.0599 CDF

2016 GMD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 27.9663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 21.3000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6663 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.4635 to the December average rate of 27.2103, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.9663 was up 16.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 23.9367, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139,832 CDF
2015 Average 112,635 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 106,500 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,331.29 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

27.7611
21.1513
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to CDF 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 22.5502, compared to 23.5696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.5502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.5696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 5.3660 CDF (High: 26.7772 / Low: 21.4112). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1849 CDF (High: 21.8180 / Low: 21.6331).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.3660
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1849

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0946 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 27.2103) against the same month in 2015 (average: 23.4430), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7673 (+16.07%).

2016 Avg (December) 27.2103
2015 Avg (December) 23.4430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.6203 23.3850 23.4635
February 23.6984 23.4144 23.5203
March 23.5484 21.6520 22.8488
April 21.9059 21.6739 21.7542
May 21.8180 21.6331 21.7021
June 22.4611 21.3000 22.0123
July 22.9515 22.0598 22.2951
August 23.1127 22.6453 22.8973
September 23.0643 22.7520 22.9131
October 23.0430 22.4446 22.7654
November 26.7772 21.4112 23.3363
December 27.9663 26.3913 27.2103