YEARLY HIGH
3.0522 XOF
YEARLY LOW
2.7724 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8924 XOF

2016 GYD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GYD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 3.0522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.7724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2798 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9449 to the December average rate of 3.0192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.0522 was up 0.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.0243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,261 XOF
2015 Average 14,347 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 13,862 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,399.20 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.0386
2.8065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 2.8681, compared to 2.9167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0486 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1427 XOF (High: 3.0282 / Low: 2.8855). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0323 XOF (High: 2.8704 / Low: 2.8382).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1427
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0323

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0596 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3.0192) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.9306), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0886 (+3.02%).

2016 Avg (December) 3.0192
2015 Avg (December) 2.9306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9719 2.9219 2.9449
February 2.9349 2.8307 2.8853
March 2.9490 2.8175 2.8734
April 2.8467 2.8084 2.8258
May 2.8750 2.7724 2.8331
June 2.8917 2.7955 2.8460
July 2.9207 2.8668 2.8965
August 2.9060 2.8260 2.8590
September 2.8704 2.8382 2.8564
October 2.9429 2.8584 2.9043
November 3.0282 2.8855 2.9648
December 3.0522 2.9772 3.0192