2016 ILS to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |