YEARLY HIGH
959.0759 XAF
YEARLY LOW
927.6380 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
939.1268 XAF

2016 LVL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LVL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 959.0759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 927.6380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.4379 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 947.9204 to the December average rate of 933.9199, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 959.0759 was up 0.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 952.1774, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,795,379 XAF
2015 Average 4,685,295 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 4,638,190 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157,189.43 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

949.3350
932.3597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 938.9361, compared to 939.3174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3813 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 938.9361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 939.3174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 22.0927 XAF (High: 954.7919 / Low: 932.6991). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0535 XAF (High: 940.8126 / Low: 935.7592).

November Spread (Volatile) ±22.0927
September Spread (Stable) ±5.0535

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 7.6799 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.6799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 947.9204) against the same month in 2015 (average: 934.2600), the exchange rate shifted by +13.6604 (+1.46%).

2016 Avg (January) 947.9204
2015 Avg (January) 934.2600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 959.0759 944.6961 947.9204
February 946.5349 932.7260 940.2405
March 946.4348 932.1240 938.8679
April 937.7202 929.6133 933.7744
May 940.9737 927.6380 935.0000
June 945.4250 932.5487 937.8136
July 944.7670 934.5497 941.7000
August 942.2988 933.7260 938.6114
September 940.8126 935.7592 938.1798
October 948.0667 935.6499 943.1732
November 954.7919 932.6991 940.3203
December 939.5439 931.4554 933.9199