2016 HTG to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 HTG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the HTG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 10.7357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 8.9448.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7909 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4678 to the December average rate of 9.3483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.7357 was down 19.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.3409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
HTG to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.6662, compared to 9.2595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4067 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.5412 XOF (High: 10.7357 / Low: 10.1946). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1450 XOF (High: 9.4319 / Low: 9.2868).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6081 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 10.4678) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.1174), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6496 (-13.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.7357 | 10.1946 | 10.4678 |
| February | 10.1881 | 9.7298 | 9.8597 |
| March | 9.8848 | 9.3591 | 9.5786 |
| April | 9.4319 | 9.2868 | 9.3694 |
| May | 9.5027 | 9.1918 | 9.3737 |
| June | 9.4852 | 9.1860 | 9.3479 |
| July | 9.4817 | 9.3103 | 9.4051 |
| August | 9.3280 | 9.0393 | 9.1774 |
| September | 9.1462 | 8.9448 | 9.0442 |
| October | 9.3253 | 9.0190 | 9.1896 |
| November | 9.5853 | 9.2024 | 9.3923 |
| December | 9.4239 | 9.2258 | 9.3483 |