2016 LAK to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0786 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.0699 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0731 XAF

2016 LAK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LAK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0742 to the December average rate of 0.0764, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0786 was up 2.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0768, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 393 XAF

2015 Average 364 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 349 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.76 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0768

0.0709

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LAK 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 0.0724, compared to 0.0738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0724

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0038 XAF (High: 0.0786 / Low: 0.0748). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 XAF (High: 0.0728 / Low: 0.0721).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0764) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0740), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+3.17%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0764

2015 Avg (December) 0.0740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0747	0.0737	0.0742
February	0.0746	0.0712	0.0728
March	0.0743	0.0711	0.0725
April	0.0723	0.0708	0.0714
May	0.0726	0.0699	0.0716
June	0.0737	0.0712	0.0722
July	0.0741	0.0729	0.0734
August	0.0733	0.0717	0.0725
September	0.0728	0.0721	0.0724
October	0.0744	0.0720	0.0733
November	0.0760	0.0725	0.0745
December	0.0786	0.0748	0.0764