2016 NAD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

45.9539 XAF

YEARLY LOW

35.7454 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.5156 XAF

2016 NAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 45.9539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 35.7454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2085 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.1599 to the December average rate of 44.9145, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 45.9539 was down 11.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 51.6405, 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 229,769 XAF

2015 Average 232,988 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 178,727 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,042.64 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

45.6899

36.3844

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 38.2362, compared to 42.7950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.2362

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.7950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 3.8291 XAF (High: 44.1916 / Low: 40.3625). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8083 XAF (High: 39.0882 / Low: 37.2799).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.8291

March Spread (Stable) ±1.8083

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 1.6511 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 44.9145) against the same month in 2015 (average: 40.0843), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8302 (+12.05%).

2016 Avg (December) 44.9145

2015 Avg (December) 40.0843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.0595	35.7454	37.1599
February	39.0919	36.2680	37.4459
March	39.0882	37.2799	38.3743
April	40.6954	37.9073	39.6395
May	40.3668	37.1238	37.9885
June	40.0971	37.6006	38.8091
July	42.2519	40.0985	41.2628
August	44.1916	40.3625	42.6620
September	43.2508	40.2239	41.6873
October	44.1550	41.6108	42.7415
November	44.6345	42.2144	43.5021
December	45.9539	43.8288	44.9145