2016 LTL to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 LTL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the LTL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 198.2481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 189.4538.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7943 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 195.1929 to the December average rate of 189.9170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 198.2481 was down 6.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 212.4798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LTL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
LTL to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 193.4442, compared to 192.4480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9961 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 6.4425 XOF (High: 196.1860 / Low: 189.7435). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2354 XOF (High: 190.6892 / Low: 189.4538).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.4039 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 195.1929) against the same month in 2015 (average: 191.8107), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3823 (+1.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 198.2481 | 193.9527 | 195.1929 |
| February | 195.4429 | 192.2372 | 193.9225 |
| March | 195.4882 | 191.1575 | 193.3723 |
| April | 193.3998 | 191.2040 | 192.5505 |
| May | 194.7242 | 189.7197 | 192.8941 |
| June | 194.9104 | 190.0156 | 192.7326 |
| July | 194.0636 | 191.8699 | 192.9281 |
| August | 193.7676 | 190.8819 | 192.5843 |
| September | 194.4174 | 190.8163 | 193.0754 |
| October | 195.2841 | 192.7024 | 193.8625 |
| November | 196.1860 | 189.7435 | 192.3208 |
| December | 190.6892 | 189.4538 | 189.9170 |