YEARLY HIGH
46.6234 XAF
YEARLY LOW
38.1822 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.2862 XAF

2016 ARS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 46.6234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 38.1822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4412 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.5788 to the December average rate of 39.3300, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 46.6234 was down 34.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 71.0199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 233,117 XAF
2015 Average 321,341 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 190,911 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,205.95 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

45.1523
38.2707
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ARS 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: JanтАУJun) was 41.1589, compared to 39.4135 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 1.7454 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 41.1589
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 39.4135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 4.6826 XAF (High: 42.8649 / Low: 38.1822). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0395 XAF (High: 40.1623 / Low: 39.1228).

February Spread (Volatile) ┬▒4.6826
November Spread (Stable) ┬▒1.0395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.5618 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5618

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 44.5788) against the same month in 2015 (average: 65.6670), the exchange rate shifted by -21.0881 (-32.11%).

2016 Avg (January) 44.5788
2015 Avg (January) 65.6670

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Month High Low Average
January 46.6234 43.4301 44.5788
February 42.8649 38.1822 40.0170
March 40.5411 38.2978 39.5692
April 41.5009 38.9247 40.2394
May 42.3272 40.0772 41.1532
June 42.5807 39.0903 41.3959
July 40.7135 39.2393 39.8714
August 40.1974 38.8368 39.5435
September 39.3994 38.1957 38.8442
October 39.8716 38.2110 39.2242
November 40.1623 39.1228 39.6679
December 40.5762 38.2143 39.3300