YEARLY HIGH
1.6601 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.4050 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5438 XPF

2016 KGS to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.6601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 1.4050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2551 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4470 to the December average rate of 1.6373, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6601 was down 11.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,300 XPF
2015 Average 8,404 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 7,025 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,275.28 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6574
1.4170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.5010, compared to 1.5865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0724 XPF (High: 1.6334 / Low: 1.5610). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0225 XPF (High: 1.4611 / Low: 1.4386).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0724
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0494 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.6373) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4439), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1934 (+13.40%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.6373
2015 Avg (December) 1.4439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4611 1.4386 1.4470
February 1.4721 1.4050 1.4370
March 1.4977 1.4684 1.4841
April 1.5565 1.4907 1.5272
May 1.5764 1.5165 1.5464
June 1.6035 1.5336 1.5644
July 1.6165 1.5708 1.6000
August 1.5683 1.5329 1.5506
September 1.5644 1.5312 1.5472
October 1.6096 1.5586 1.5818
November 1.6334 1.5610 1.6020
December 1.6601 1.6031 1.6373