YEARLY HIGH
2.1607 XAF
YEARLY LOW
2.0664 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1096 XAF

2016 HUF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HUF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 2.1607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 2.0664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0943 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0890 to the December average rate of 2.1037, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1607 was down 2.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2165, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,160,725 XAF
2015 Average 2,118,859 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,066,446 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,279.78 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1454
2.0816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 2.1009, compared to 2.1183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0537 XAF (High: 2.1502 / Low: 2.0965). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 XAF (High: 2.1309 / Low: 2.1103).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0537
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 2.1401) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1095), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0306 (+1.45%).

2016 Avg (October) 2.1401
2015 Avg (October) 2.1095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1092 2.0673 2.0890
February 2.1388 2.1008 2.1169
March 2.1275 2.0874 2.1104
April 2.1214 2.0909 2.1067
May 2.1093 2.0736 2.0870
June 2.1200 2.0664 2.0956
July 2.1143 2.0734 2.0908
August 2.1309 2.1103 2.1200
September 2.1448 2.1144 2.1297
October 2.1607 2.1207 2.1401
November 2.1502 2.0965 2.1255
December 2.1255 2.0845 2.1037