2016 GMD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.4733 XOF

YEARLY LOW

13.3405 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.2004 XOF

2016 GMD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 15.4733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 13.3405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1328 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.3699 to the December average rate of 14.5368, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.4733 was down 1.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.7790, 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 77,366 XOF

2015 Average 71,981 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 66,702 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,664.05 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

15.5419

13.4778

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 14.3510, compared to 14.0498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3510

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.8392 XOF (High: 15.4498 / Low: 13.6106). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1766 XOF (High: 13.8785 / Low: 13.7018).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8392

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1766

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9597 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9597

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 15.3699) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.1376), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2323 (+16.99%).

2016 Avg (January) 15.3699

2015 Avg (January) 13.1376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.4733	15.2737	15.3699
February	15.3465	14.8068	15.0740
March	15.4498	13.6106	14.6096
April	13.7245	13.5411	13.6498
May	13.9144	13.3405	13.6627
June	13.9523	13.4911	13.7402
July	14.0595	13.8241	13.9403
August	13.9931	13.5929	13.7881
September	13.8785	13.7018	13.7824
October	14.1803	13.7482	13.9841
November	14.6206	13.8752	14.2668
December	14.7420	14.2242	14.5368