2016 LRD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.2360 XOF

YEARLY LOW

6.1384 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.6748 XOF

2016 LRD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 7.2360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 6.1384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0975 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0967 to the December average rate of 6.7685, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.2360 was down 1.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.3590, 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 36,180 XOF

2015 Average 34,473 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 30,692 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,487.58 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.1654

6.3411

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 6.7825, compared to 6.5671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7825

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.4940 XOF (High: 6.8846 / Low: 6.3906). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1000 XOF (High: 6.4663 / Low: 6.3663).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4940

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1000

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 0.3734 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3734

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 7.0967) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.1660), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9307 (+15.09%).

2016 Avg (January) 7.0967

2015 Avg (January) 6.1660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.2360	6.7797	7.0967
February	7.1760	6.9454	7.0388
March	7.1857	6.8716	6.9990
April	6.8846	6.3906	6.6256
May	6.5556	6.3058	6.4544
June	6.5889	6.3860	6.4804
July	6.6543	6.5207	6.5892
August	6.6027	6.1384	6.4097
September	6.4663	6.3663	6.4192
October	6.6864	6.3896	6.5237
November	6.8367	6.4987	6.6922
December	6.8991	6.6937	6.7685