2016 HNL to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.3064 XAF

YEARLY LOW

25.2397 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.0783 XAF

2016 HNL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HNL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 27.3064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 25.2397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0667 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.9406 to the December average rate of 26.7046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.3064 was down 6.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 29.2055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 136,532 XAF

2015 Average 136,379 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 126,198 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,333.52 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

27.0692

25.5260

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 26.0622, compared to 26.0944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.0622

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.0944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.1648 XAF (High: 26.8608 / Low: 25.6961). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2671 XAF (High: 25.8102 / Low: 25.5430).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1648

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2671

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 0.7436 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7436

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 26.9406) against the same month in 2015 (average: 26.8031), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1376 (+0.51%).

2016 Avg (January) 26.9406

2015 Avg (January) 26.8031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.3064	26.7495	26.9406
February	26.8296	25.6903	26.1970
March	26.6681	25.5961	26.0825
April	25.8675	25.4498	25.6546
May	26.0680	25.2397	25.7243
June	26.2343	25.4019	25.7743
July	26.2552	25.9111	26.0722
August	25.9252	25.3745	25.6697
September	25.8102	25.5430	25.6612
October	26.4944	25.5596	26.0512
November	26.8608	25.6961	26.4076
December	26.9595	26.3168	26.7046