YEARLY HIGH
0.0210 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0188 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0197 XAF

2016 IRR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IRR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.0188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0201 to the December average rate of 0.0207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0210 was down 6.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0224, 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 105 XAF
2015 Average 102 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 94 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.67 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0209
0.0190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0195, compared to 0.0199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0010 XAF (High: 0.0207 / Low: 0.0196). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XAF (High: 0.0196 / Low: 0.0194).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0207) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+3.08%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0207
2015 Avg (December) 0.0201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0203 0.0200 0.0201
February 0.0201 0.0192 0.0196
March 0.0200 0.0191 0.0195
April 0.0193 0.0190 0.0191
May 0.0195 0.0188 0.0192
June 0.0197 0.0190 0.0193
July 0.0199 0.0194 0.0197
August 0.0197 0.0193 0.0195
September 0.0196 0.0194 0.0195
October 0.0201 0.0194 0.0198
November 0.0207 0.0196 0.0202
December 0.0210 0.0203 0.0207