YEARLY HIGH
0.1304 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.1011 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1163 CDF

2016 GNF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GNF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.1304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.1011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0293 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1198 to the December average rate of 0.1255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1304 was down 1.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 652 CDF
2015 Average 631 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 506 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.29 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1275
0.1044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.1219, compared to 0.1106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0247 CDF (High: 0.1258 / Low: 0.1011). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 CDF (High: 0.1224 / Low: 0.1208).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0247
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.1217) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1258), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-3.24%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.1217
2015 Avg (June) 0.1258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1206 0.1186 0.1198
February 0.1214 0.1195 0.1206
March 0.1224 0.1208 0.1217
April 0.1233 0.1217 0.1224
May 0.1270 0.1228 0.1254
June 0.1304 0.1066 0.1217
July 0.1108 0.1048 0.1063
August 0.1093 0.1064 0.1080
September 0.1084 0.1067 0.1075
October 0.1085 0.1050 0.1069
November 0.1258 0.1011 0.1092
December 0.1299 0.1225 0.1255