2016 LRD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.1805 XAF

YEARLY LOW

6.1181 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.6536 XAF

2016 LRD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 7.1805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 6.1181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0624 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0635 to the December average rate of 6.7748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.1805 was down 2.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.3671, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,902 XAF

2015 Average 34,471 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 30,590 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,312.19 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.1304

6.3273

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 6.7494, compared to 6.5577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1917 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7494

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.4777 XAF (High: 6.8227 / Low: 6.3451). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1001 XAF (High: 6.4643 / Low: 6.3641).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4777

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3759 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3759

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 7.0635) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.1699), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8936 (+14.48%).

2016 Avg (January) 7.0635

2015 Avg (January) 6.1699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.1805	6.7476	7.0635
February	7.1486	6.9078	6.9958
March	7.1296	6.8286	6.9641
April	6.8227	6.3451	6.5881
May	6.5223	6.3002	6.4206
June	6.5801	6.3782	6.4642
July	6.6312	6.5168	6.5759
August	6.5724	6.1181	6.3942
September	6.4643	6.3641	6.4089
October	6.6823	6.3733	6.5105
November	6.8353	6.4638	6.6821
December	6.9138	6.6883	6.7748