2016 KPW to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7012 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.6336 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6596 XAF

2016 KPW to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KPW to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.7012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.6336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0676 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6714 to the December average rate of 0.6922, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7012 was up 1.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6934, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,506 XAF

2015 Average 3,288 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 3,168 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 337.77 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6970

0.6385

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.6538, compared to 0.6655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6538

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0351 XAF (High: 0.6904 / Low: 0.6553). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 XAF (High: 0.6555 / Low: 0.6487).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0351

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.6922) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6695), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0226 (+3.38%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.6922

2015 Avg (December) 0.6695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6778	0.6671	0.6714
February	0.6702	0.6442	0.6570
March	0.6708	0.6425	0.6551
April	0.6481	0.6380	0.6434
May	0.6559	0.6336	0.6456
June	0.6617	0.6412	0.6499
July	0.6650	0.6542	0.6598
August	0.6590	0.6440	0.6519
September	0.6555	0.6487	0.6514
October	0.6716	0.6485	0.6616
November	0.6904	0.6553	0.6760
December	0.7012	0.6782	0.6922