YEARLY HIGH
85.7032 CDF
YEARLY LOW
55.0973 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.1853 CDF

2016 NAD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 85.7032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 55.0973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.6059 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.9902 to the December average rate of 83.9929, the exchange rate registered a net change of 47.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 85.7032 was up 4.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 81.7248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 428,516 CDF
2015 Average 364,955 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 275,486 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,029.60 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

86.6932
54.2899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 60.4430, compared to 71.9275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.4844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.4430
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.9275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 18.4912 CDF (High: 82.3036 / Low: 63.8124). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3783 CDF (High: 60.9380 / Low: 57.5597).

November Spread (Volatile) ±18.4912
February Spread (Stable) ±3.3783

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.8514 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 83.9929) against the same month in 2015 (average: 61.6307), the exchange rate shifted by +22.3622 (+36.28%).

2016 Avg (December) 83.9929
2015 Avg (December) 61.6307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 59.6883 55.0973 56.9902
February 60.9380 57.5597 58.7867
March 62.5840 58.5142 60.3343
April 65.2533 60.9736 63.5287
May 65.4681 58.6875 60.6772
June 66.5865 59.4080 62.3411
July 70.0217 64.0501 66.1332
August 73.6355 67.0576 71.0190
September 71.9301 66.9776 69.4182
October 71.7428 68.1984 69.7223
November 82.3036 63.8124 71.2794
December 85.7032 80.8800 83.9929