2016 NPR to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 NPR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the NPR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 5.8092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 5.3124.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4968 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6143 to the December average rate of 5.7378, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.8092 was down 6.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.2108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
NPR to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.4742, compared to 5.5738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0996 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.2437 XAF (High: 5.5561 / Low: 5.3124). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0580 XAF (High: 5.5211 / Low: 5.4630).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1973 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 5.7378) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.6746), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0632 (+1.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7136 | 5.5213 | 5.6143 |
| February | 5.5561 | 5.3124 | 5.4170 |
| March | 5.5728 | 5.4472 | 5.5061 |
| April | 5.4810 | 5.4095 | 5.4445 |
| May | 5.4902 | 5.3575 | 5.4289 |
| June | 5.4849 | 5.3595 | 5.4343 |
| July | 5.5647 | 5.4793 | 5.5247 |
| August | 5.5469 | 5.4100 | 5.4815 |
| September | 5.5211 | 5.4630 | 5.4900 |
| October | 5.6518 | 5.4991 | 5.5807 |
| November | 5.6859 | 5.5306 | 5.6279 |
| December | 5.8092 | 5.6102 | 5.7378 |