YEARLY HIGH
198.2481 XOF
YEARLY LOW
189.4538 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
192.9461 XOF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 991,240 XOF
2015 Average 979,072 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 947,269 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,971.46 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

195.7205
189.3894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 193.4442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 192.4480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.4425
December Spread (Stable) ±1.2354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (January) 195.1929
2015 Avg (January) 191.8107

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