YEARLY HIGH
164.4688 XOF
YEARLY LOW
150.1399 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
155.1350 XOF

2016 ILS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 164.4688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 150.1399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3289 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.7914 to the December average rate of 162.3993, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 164.4688 was up 2.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 160.6110, 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 822,344 XOF
2015 Average 761,627 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 750,699 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,644.53 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

163.4432
150.9166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 153.1720, compared to 157.0979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.1720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 157.0979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 5.3936 XOF (High: 161.2534 / Low: 155.8599). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9236 XOF (High: 156.9901 / Low: 155.0665).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.3936
September Spread (Stable) ±1.9236

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 1.4242 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 162.3993) against the same month in 2015 (average: 155.8153), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5840 (+4.23%).

2016 Avg (December) 162.3993
2015 Avg (December) 155.8153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 156.0147 152.2417 153.7914
February 154.3518 150.1399 152.3672
March 156.5349 151.5310 153.3360
April 155.5707 152.6125 154.3826
May 154.3229 151.1373 153.1944
June 153.7651 150.7638 151.9604
July 156.3211 152.7206 154.3612
August 156.0419 153.9620 154.9414
September 156.9901 155.0665 156.0014
October 157.2837 154.6100 156.2851
November 161.2534 155.8599 158.5990
December 164.4688 160.6045 162.3993