YEARLY HIGH
46.8544 XOF
YEARLY LOW
38.2118 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.4150 XOF

2016 ARS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 46.8544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 38.2118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6426 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.7870 to the December average rate of 39.2930, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 46.8544 was down 33.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 70.9458, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 234,272 XOF
2015 Average 321,345 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 191,059 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,213.12 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

45.3751
38.3188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 41.3594, compared to 39.4706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8888 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.3594
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.4706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 4.8379 XOF (High: 43.0497 / Low: 38.2118). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1716 XOF (High: 40.3716 / Low: 39.2000).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.8379
November Spread (Stable) ±1.1716

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.5215 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 44.7870) against the same month in 2015 (average: 65.6254), the exchange rate shifted by -20.8384 (-31.75%).

2016 Avg (January) 44.7870
2015 Avg (January) 65.6254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.8544 43.5732 44.7870
February 43.0497 38.2118 40.2655
March 40.7946 38.4569 39.7681
April 41.5848 39.2060 40.4655
May 42.6498 40.1729 41.3699
June 42.7636 39.1353 41.5003
July 40.7389 39.2788 39.9517
August 40.3305 39.0788 39.6400
September 39.4501 38.2664 38.9069
October 39.9395 38.3652 39.3033
November 40.3716 39.2000 39.7286
December 40.4941 38.2447 39.2930