2016 GMD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.4324 XAF

YEARLY LOW

13.3287 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.1555 XAF

2016 GMD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 15.4324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 13.3287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1037 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2984 to the December average rate of 14.5505, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.4324 was down 2.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.7560, 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 77,162 XAF

2015 Average 71,975 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 66,643 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,518.39 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

15.4709

13.4008

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 14.2812, compared to 14.0298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2812

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.8605 XAF (High: 15.3859 / Low: 13.5254). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1484 XAF (High: 13.8432 / Low: 13.6948).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8605

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1484

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.9638 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 15.2984) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.1460), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1524 (+16.37%).

2016 Avg (January) 15.2984

2015 Avg (January) 13.1460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.4324	15.1842	15.2984
February	15.2943	14.7160	14.9818
March	15.3859	13.5254	14.5371
April	13.6659	13.4440	13.5733
May	13.8543	13.3287	13.5912
June	13.9166	13.4746	13.7058
July	14.0258	13.8158	13.9123
August	13.9280	13.5600	13.7545
September	13.8432	13.6948	13.7601
October	14.1750	13.7080	13.9559
November	14.6175	13.8277	14.2454
December	14.7866	14.2036	14.5505