YEARLY HIGH
1.3824 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.3120 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3424 XOF

2016 KMF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 1.3824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 1.3120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0704 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3443 to the December average rate of 1.3326, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3824 was up 1.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3653, 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 6,912 XOF
2015 Average 6,670 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 6,560 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 352.00 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3634
1.3222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to XOF 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 1.3444, compared to 1.3404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0521 XOF (High: 1.3824 / Low: 1.3303). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 XOF (High: 1.3453 / Low: 1.3343).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0521
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

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 0.0343 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 1.3599) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3328), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0271 (+2.03%).

2016 Avg (July) 1.3599
2015 Avg (July) 1.3328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3702 1.3334 1.3443
February 1.3491 1.3333 1.3418
March 1.3469 1.3310 1.3393
April 1.3453 1.3343 1.3416
May 1.3576 1.3267 1.3473
June 1.3740 1.3444 1.3524
July 1.3824 1.3303 1.3599
August 1.3376 1.3120 1.3256
September 1.3421 1.3275 1.3364
October 1.3607 1.3353 1.3464
November 1.3680 1.3301 1.3417
December 1.3511 1.3229 1.3326