YEARLY HIGH
138.5675 CDF
YEARLY LOW
103.6458 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
115.2695 CDF

2016 NOK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NOK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 138.5675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 103.6458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.9217 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.2041 to the December average rate of 135.8893, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 138.5675 was up 9.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 126.5228, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 692,838 CDF
2015 Average 575,373 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 518,229 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 174,608.61 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

138.9579
102.1356
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 110.2020, compared to 120.3370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 110.2020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 120.3370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 26.1716 CDF (High: 133.6181 / Low: 107.4465). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3616 CDF (High: 108.8402 / Low: 106.4786).

November Spread (Volatile) ±26.1716
February Spread (Stable) ±2.3616

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7794 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7794

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 135.8893) against the same month in 2015 (average: 106.7211), the exchange rate shifted by +29.1683 (+27.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 135.8893
2015 Avg (December) 106.7211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 107.5670 103.6458 105.2041
February 108.8402 106.4786 107.8818
March 111.8340 106.5974 109.4845
April 115.1748 111.4324 112.8102
May 115.7435 110.9655 112.6561
June 117.5240 110.2676 113.1752
July 115.7203 110.9281 112.3958
August 119.8710 114.6377 117.6209
September 122.6219 117.1563 118.8481
October 122.6143 116.0291 119.0072
November 133.6181 107.4465 118.2604
December 138.5675 133.5070 135.8893