YEARLY HIGH
0.5113 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.4527 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4826 XOF

2016 MMK to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 8, valuing the pair at 0.5113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.4527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0586 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4672 to the December average rate of 0.4611, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5113 was down 15.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6021, 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 2,556 XOF
2015 Average 2,681 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,264 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 292.93 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5092
0.4568
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.4860, compared to 0.4792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0247 XOF (High: 0.5026 / Low: 0.4778). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 XOF (High: 0.4914 / Low: 0.4820).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0247
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.5049) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5441), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0392 (-7.21%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.5049
2015 Avg (July) 0.5441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4713 0.4618 0.4672
February 0.4877 0.4642 0.4774
March 0.4914 0.4820 0.4872
April 0.5026 0.4778 0.4924
May 0.5038 0.4889 0.4980
June 0.5070 0.4846 0.4940
July 0.5113 0.4990 0.5049
August 0.5029 0.4844 0.4930
September 0.4909 0.4677 0.4779
October 0.4772 0.4629 0.4686
November 0.4762 0.4613 0.4695
December 0.4690 0.4527 0.4611