YEARLY HIGH
1.6953 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.5452 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6052 XPF

2016 INR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the INR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.6953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 1.5452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1501 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6324 to the December average rate of 1.6722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6953 was down 6.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8102, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 423,837 XPF
2015 Average 419,958 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 386,311 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,526.47 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6819
1.5657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to XPF 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 1.5923, compared to 1.6181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5923
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0705 XPF (High: 1.6158 / Low: 1.5452). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 XPF (High: 1.6032 / Low: 1.5835).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0705
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0570 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.6722) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6470), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0252 (+1.53%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.6722
2015 Avg (December) 1.6470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6670 1.6050 1.6324
February 1.6158 1.5452 1.5754
March 1.6292 1.5879 1.6030
April 1.5990 1.5735 1.5853
May 1.6051 1.5596 1.5788
June 1.5914 1.5581 1.5787
July 1.6148 1.5899 1.6038
August 1.6089 1.5672 1.5891
September 1.6032 1.5835 1.5930
October 1.6385 1.5926 1.6184
November 1.6521 1.6059 1.6323
December 1.6953 1.6312 1.6722