2016 MDL to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.6734 XAF

YEARLY LOW

28.8062 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

29.8520 XAF

2016 MDL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MDL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 31.6734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 28.8062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8672 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.7358 to the December average rate of 30.9592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 31.6734 was down 10.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 35.4903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 158,367 XAF

2015 Average 158,062 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 144,031 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,336.06 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

31.1207

29.1833

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 29.5736, compared to 30.1304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.5736

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.1304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.4853 XAF (High: 30.7110 / Low: 29.2256). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2864 XAF (High: 29.8724 / Low: 29.5860).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4853

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2864

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3509 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 30.9592) against the same month in 2015 (average: 30.5616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3976 (+1.30%).

2016 Avg (December) 30.9592

2015 Avg (December) 30.5616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.7110	29.2256	29.7358
February	30.0972	29.0547	29.4580
March	30.2380	29.4550	29.8319
April	29.6663	29.0913	29.4810
May	29.6340	28.8062	29.3447
June	30.2351	29.2368	29.5904
July	30.2933	29.8192	30.0374
August	30.0340	29.4171	29.7584
September	29.8724	29.5860	29.7069
October	30.3238	29.6856	29.9862
November	30.7407	29.6303	30.3343
December	31.6734	30.2725	30.9592