YEARLY HIGH
3.3307 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2.5512 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7573 CDF

2016 MRO to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MRO to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 3.3307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 2.5512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7794 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7736 to the December average rate of 3.2527, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.3307 was up 3.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.2156, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,653 CDF
2015 Average 14,997 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 12,756 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,897.24 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.3141
2.5767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO to CDF 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 2.6916, compared to 2.8229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.6481 CDF (High: 3.2044 / Low: 2.5563). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0401 CDF (High: 2.7628 / Low: 2.7227).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6481
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0401

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0579 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3.2527) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.0419), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2108 (+6.93%).

2016 Avg (December) 3.2527
2015 Avg (December) 3.0419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0040 2.6940 2.7736
February 2.8212 2.6903 2.7157
March 2.7172 2.6674 2.6969
April 2.7141 2.6635 2.6851
May 2.7094 2.6006 2.6381
June 2.7063 2.5512 2.6405
July 2.7585 2.6484 2.6807
August 2.7710 2.7289 2.7483
September 2.7628 2.7227 2.7435
October 2.7660 2.6830 2.7245
November 3.2044 2.5563 2.7874
December 3.3307 3.1671 3.2527