YEARLY HIGH
967.3109 XOF
YEARLY LOW
928.4579 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
942.1000 XOF

2016 LVL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LVL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 967.3109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 928.4579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.8530 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 952.3573 to the December average rate of 933.0434, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 967.3109 was up 1.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 953.8926, 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 4,836,555 XOF
2015 Average 4,685,550 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 4,642,290 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,265.10 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

954.2887
931.1120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 943.5162, compared to 940.6838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 943.5162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 940.6838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 22.8000 XOF (High: 954.9881 / Low: 932.1882). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0617 XOF (High: 936.8309 / Low: 930.7692).

November Spread (Volatile) ±22.8000
December Spread (Stable) ±6.0617

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 8.7318 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 952.3573) against the same month in 2015 (average: 933.6754), the exchange rate shifted by +18.6819 (+2.00%).

2016 Avg (January) 952.3573
2015 Avg (January) 933.6754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 967.3109 946.3290 952.3573
February 950.9029 938.4806 946.0377
March 953.8834 937.4823 943.5751
April 943.2497 932.2709 939.0478
May 946.1207 928.4579 939.9187
June 947.5782 933.0167 940.1609
July 948.6147 935.1812 943.5949
August 947.5043 935.9741 940.9077
September 943.9185 936.1058 939.6992
October 951.3701 938.8491 945.0824
November 954.9881 932.1882 941.7751
December 936.8309 930.7692 933.0434