YEARLY HIGH
1.3805 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1.3077 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3382 XAF

2016 KMF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 1.3805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 1.3077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0728 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3381 to the December average rate of 1.3339, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3805 was up 1.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,903 XAF
2015 Average 6,670 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 6,539 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 363.96 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3607
1.3189
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.3379, compared to 1.3385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0504 XAF (High: 1.3805 / Low: 1.3301). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 XAF (High: 1.3385 / Low: 1.3280).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0504
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0348 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0348

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 1.3572) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3333), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0240 (+1.80%).

2016 Avg (July) 1.3572
2015 Avg (July) 1.3333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3605 1.3302 1.3381
February 1.3402 1.3275 1.3336
March 1.3434 1.3234 1.3326
April 1.3385 1.3280 1.3341
May 1.3504 1.3255 1.3403
June 1.3722 1.3416 1.3490
July 1.3805 1.3301 1.3572
August 1.3355 1.3077 1.3224
September 1.3422 1.3251 1.3342
October 1.3601 1.3304 1.3437
November 1.3686 1.3292 1.3397
December 1.3515 1.3210 1.3339