2016 NAD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.0610 XOF

YEARLY LOW

36.0908 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.6391 XOF

2016 NAD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 46.0610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 36.0908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9702 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.3328 to the December average rate of 44.8725, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 46.0610 was down 10.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 51.5844, 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 230,305 XOF

2015 Average 232,987 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 180,454 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,850.91 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

45.6264

36.5789

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD to XOF 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 38.4219, compared to 42.8563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.4219

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.8563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 3.9047 XOF (High: 44.3157 / Low: 40.4110). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8673 XOF (High: 39.2904 / Low: 37.4231).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.9047

March Spread (Stable) ±1.8673

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 1.6746 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 44.8725) against the same month in 2015 (average: 40.1337), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7387 (+11.81%).

2016 Avg (December) 44.8725

2015 Avg (December) 40.1337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.1622	36.0908	37.3328
February	39.3383	36.6612	37.6758
March	39.2904	37.4231	38.5666
April	40.9237	38.2511	39.8625
May	40.6572	37.4056	38.1879
June	40.1172	37.7391	38.9057
July	42.4512	40.1845	41.3459
August	44.3157	40.4110	42.7669
September	43.3274	40.2958	41.7553
October	44.1996	41.6658	42.8279
November	44.6590	42.3012	43.5694
December	46.0610	43.9144	44.8725