YEARLY HIGH
444.5998 XOF
YEARLY LOW
387.2703 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
415.1178 XOF

2016 NZD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NZD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 444.5998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 387.2703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.3295 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 397.4061 to the December average rate of 437.1548, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 444.5998 was down 5.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 468.6655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,222,999 XOF
2015 Average 2,070,733 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,936,352 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286,647.44 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

441.3900
390.5668
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 400.5352, compared to 429.7005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.1654 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 400.5352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 429.7005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 28.3432 XOF (High: 415.6135 / Low: 387.2703). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5393 XOF (High: 429.4971 / Low: 420.9578).

January Spread (Volatile) ±28.3432
August Spread (Stable) ±8.5393

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.2630 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2630

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 437.1548) against the same month in 2015 (average: 407.5967), the exchange rate shifted by +29.5580 (+7.25%).

2016 Avg (December) 437.1548
2015 Avg (December) 407.5967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 415.6135 387.2703 397.4061
February 402.0486 388.0747 394.8021
March 410.8103 392.9293 399.8204
April 407.4702 394.6116 401.1527
May 403.1174 392.9275 396.8897
June 423.6006 402.5170 413.1400
July 436.8114 415.9033 424.8516
August 429.4971 420.9578 424.9349
September 437.0613 422.5365 428.9475
October 433.6098 419.5553 427.2349
November 440.2954 429.6804 435.0794
December 444.5998 431.0305 437.1548