YEARLY HIGH
41.2322 XAF
YEARLY LOW
37.1812 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.8882 XAF

2016 MVR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MVR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 41.2322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 37.1812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0510 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.4780 to the December average rate of 40.6632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 41.2322 was up 0.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 40.8831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 206,161 XAF
2015 Average 193,514 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 185,906 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,254.95 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

40.9336
37.6880
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 38.5018, compared to 39.2746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.5018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.2746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.0247 XAF (High: 40.6595 / Low: 38.6348). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5335 XAF (High: 38.7475 / Low: 38.2140).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.0247
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5335

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.8229 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 40.6632) against the same month in 2015 (average: 39.3359), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3273 (+3.37%).

2016 Avg (December) 40.6632
2015 Avg (December) 39.3359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.8489 39.2552 39.4780
February 39.6165 37.8489 38.6551
March 39.4436 37.8216 38.6300
April 38.4100 37.5520 37.9584
May 38.6855 37.1812 38.0008
June 39.4173 37.7543 38.2884
July 39.4381 38.6552 39.1076
August 39.2711 38.1254 38.6376
September 38.7475 38.2140 38.4194
October 39.6243 38.2367 39.0076
November 40.6595 38.6348 39.8122
December 41.2322 39.9320 40.6632