YEARLY HIGH
0.0397 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.0300 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0321 CDF

2016 IRR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IRR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.0397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 0.0300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0309 to the December average rate of 0.0387, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0397 was up 16.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0342, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 199 CDF
2015 Average 160 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 150 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.46 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0395
0.0298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR to CDF 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 0.0308, compared to 0.0334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0076 CDF (High: 0.0381 / Low: 0.0305). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CDF (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0308).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0387) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0309), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+25.36%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0387
2015 Avg (December) 0.0309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0310 0.0308 0.0309
February 0.0310 0.0307 0.0308
March 0.0307 0.0306 0.0307
April 0.0308 0.0306 0.0307
May 0.0307 0.0306 0.0306
June 0.0316 0.0300 0.0310
July 0.0325 0.0310 0.0316
August 0.0327 0.0323 0.0325
September 0.0326 0.0323 0.0325
October 0.0326 0.0319 0.0323
November 0.0381 0.0305 0.0331
December 0.0397 0.0377 0.0387