YEARLY HIGH
164.7531 XAF
YEARLY LOW
149.2192 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
154.6514 XAF

2016 ILS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 164.7531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 149.2192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.5339 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.0766 to the December average rate of 162.5527, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 164.7531 was up 2.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 160.3765, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 823,765 XAF
2015 Average 761,585 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 746,096 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,669.30 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

163.6646
150.3223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 152.4287, compared to 156.8741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.4287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.8741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 5.9711 XAF (High: 161.2388 / Low: 155.2676). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9717 XAF (High: 155.8119 / Low: 153.8402).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.9711
August Spread (Stable) ±1.9717

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.6425 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 162.5527) against the same month in 2015 (average: 155.6230), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9297 (+4.45%).

2016 Avg (December) 162.5527
2015 Avg (December) 155.6230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 155.4116 151.3228 153.0766
February 154.2323 149.2192 151.4341
March 155.3126 150.8906 152.5704
April 154.7780 151.5449 153.5165
May 153.4377 150.7133 152.3931
June 153.5600 150.5794 151.5812
July 155.7959 152.7838 154.0511
August 155.8119 153.8402 154.5635
September 156.7069 154.5989 155.7494
October 156.9026 154.4901 155.9691
November 161.2388 155.2676 158.3589
December 164.7531 160.3708 162.5527