YEARLY HIGH
0.5085 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.4535 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4811 XAF

2016 MMK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 8, valuing the pair at 0.5085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.4535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0550 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4650 to the December average rate of 0.4616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5085 was down 15.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,543 XAF
2015 Average 2,681 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,267 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 275.10 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5081
0.4573
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.4837, compared to 0.4785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4837
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0264 XAF (High: 0.5003 / Low: 0.4739). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 XAF (High: 0.4680 / Low: 0.4615).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0264
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.5039) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5443), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0404 (-7.42%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.5039
2015 Avg (July) 0.5443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4680 0.4615 0.4650
February 0.4873 0.4625 0.4745
March 0.4890 0.4791 0.4847
April 0.5003 0.4739 0.4896
May 0.5011 0.4877 0.4954
June 0.5069 0.4840 0.4928
July 0.5085 0.4977 0.5039
August 0.4997 0.4831 0.4918
September 0.4911 0.4657 0.4771
October 0.4766 0.4621 0.4677
November 0.4759 0.4597 0.4688
December 0.4693 0.4535 0.4616