2016 MAD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

62.0594 XAF

YEARLY LOW

59.6305 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

60.5523 XAF

2016 MAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 62.0594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 59.6305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4290 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.0044 to the December average rate of 61.5930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 62.0594 was up 0.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 61.7909, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 310,297 XAF

2015 Average 303,431 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 298,152 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,144.77 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

61.7560

59.8005

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 60.3645, compared to 60.7401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3756 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.3645

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.7401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.4097 XAF (High: 61.6664 / Low: 60.2567). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3997 XAF (High: 60.5332 / Low: 60.1335).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.4097

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3997

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5220 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 61.5930) against the same month in 2015 (average: 60.9087), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6843 (+1.12%).

2016 Avg (December) 61.5930

2015 Avg (December) 60.9087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	61.2178	60.8135	61.0044
February	60.9865	59.9746	60.4824
March	60.9191	59.9590	60.4213
April	60.1694	59.7243	59.9635
May	60.5925	59.6305	60.0700
June	60.7650	59.8464	60.2454
July	60.9423	60.2703	60.5633
August	60.5603	60.0269	60.3102
September	60.5332	60.1335	60.3115
October	60.9692	60.1027	60.6245
November	61.6664	60.2567	61.0383
December	62.0594	61.0888	61.5930