YEARLY HIGH
31.6629 XOF
YEARLY LOW
28.8316 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.9456 XOF

2016 MDL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MDL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 31.6629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 28.8316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8312 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.8744 to the December average rate of 30.9301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 31.6629 was down 10.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 35.4672, 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 158,314 XOF
2015 Average 158,065 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 144,158 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,156.06 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

31.0732
29.3560
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 29.7177, compared to 30.1736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.7177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.1736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.4040 XOF (High: 30.7917 / Low: 29.3878). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3127 XOF (High: 29.9089 / Low: 29.5961).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4040
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3127

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 0.3342 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 30.9301) against the same month in 2015 (average: 30.5994), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3307 (+1.08%).

2016 Avg (December) 30.9301
2015 Avg (December) 30.5994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.7917 29.3878 29.8744
February 30.1206 29.2340 29.6392
March 30.4760 29.6243 29.9816
April 29.7990 29.3494 29.6474
May 29.7425 28.8316 29.4991
June 30.2504 29.2726 29.6644
July 30.4523 29.8369 30.0979
August 30.2305 29.4780 29.8311
September 29.9089 29.5961 29.7550
October 30.4283 29.7352 30.0469
November 30.7660 29.7323 30.3804
December 31.6629 30.2966 30.9301