YEARLY HIGH
196.5603 XAF
YEARLY LOW
189.5522 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
192.3366 XAF

2016 LTL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 196.5603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 189.5522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0082 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 194.2836 to the December average rate of 190.0954, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 196.5603 was down 7.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 212.7141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 982,802 XAF
2015 Average 979,031 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 947,761 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,040.92 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

194.7024
189.6766
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 192.5051, compared to 192.1680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 192.5051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 192.1680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 6.4324 XAF (High: 196.2818 / Low: 189.8494). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4634 XAF (High: 193.2979 / Low: 191.8345).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.4324
July Spread (Stable) ±1.4634

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.9281 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 194.2836) against the same month in 2015 (average: 191.9315), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3521 (+1.23%).

2016 Avg (January) 194.2836
2015 Avg (January) 191.9315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 196.5603 193.4800 194.2836
February 194.9344 190.1758 192.7352
March 193.9617 190.0649 192.4071
April 192.4598 190.3771 191.4696
May 193.6945 189.5522 191.8844
June 194.5262 189.7832 192.2510
July 193.2979 191.8345 192.5407
August 193.6885 190.7696 192.1142
September 193.7532 190.7510 192.7635
October 195.0222 192.3006 193.4708
November 196.2818 189.8494 192.0235
December 191.2414 189.5957 190.0954