YEARLY HIGH
2.8050 XPF
YEARLY LOW
2.4273 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5715 XPF

2016 GMD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.8050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.4273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3777 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7801 to the December average rate of 2.6487, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8050 was down 2.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8622, 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 14,025 XPF
2015 Average 13,097 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 12,137 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,888.56 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8111
2.4389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to XPF 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 2.5965, compared to 2.5465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0500 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.3371 XPF (High: 2.7981 / Low: 2.4610). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0262 XPF (High: 2.5081 / Low: 2.4819).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3371
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0262

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 0.1747 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.7801) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3925), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3875 (+16.20%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.7801
2015 Avg (January) 2.3925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8050 2.7582 2.7801
February 2.7774 2.6784 2.7245
March 2.7981 2.4610 2.6446
April 2.4908 2.4476 2.4699
May 2.5237 2.4273 2.4721
June 2.5247 2.4468 2.4878
July 2.5428 2.5046 2.5230
August 2.5262 2.4600 2.4938
September 2.5081 2.4819 2.4957
October 2.5678 2.4874 2.5310
November 2.6547 2.5156 2.5867
December 2.6966 2.5795 2.6487