2016 GNF to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0803 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.0640 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0715 XAF

2016 GNF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GNF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.0803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0163 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0781 to the December average rate of 0.0671, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0803 was down 7.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0871, 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 401 XAF

2015 Average 403 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 320 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.36 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0800

0.0631

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0772, compared to 0.0659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0772

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0139 XAF (High: 0.0801 / Low: 0.0662). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 XAF (High: 0.0655 / Low: 0.0640).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0786) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0801), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-1.99%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0786

2015 Avg (May) 0.0801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0789	0.0774	0.0781
February	0.0790	0.0751	0.0768
March	0.0789	0.0761	0.0774
April	0.0772	0.0757	0.0764
May	0.0803	0.0756	0.0786
June	0.0801	0.0662	0.0758
July	0.0672	0.0656	0.0664
August	0.0658	0.0642	0.0649
September	0.0655	0.0640	0.0645
October	0.0666	0.0640	0.0655
November	0.0686	0.0644	0.0667
December	0.0683	0.0659	0.0671