2016 PEN to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

187.3339 XAF

YEARLY LOW

165.2829 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

175.9534 XAF

2016 PEN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 187.3339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 165.2829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.0511 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 175.8966 to the December average rate of 183.3999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 187.3339 was down 6.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 201.1613, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 936,670 XAF

2015 Average 930,138 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 826,414 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,255.37 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

184.8706

167.2225

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PEN 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 173.9903, compared to 177.9164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 173.9903

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 177.9164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 8.4542 XAF (High: 187.3339 / Low: 178.8797). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2394 XAF (High: 174.5023 / Low: 172.2628).

December Spread (Volatile) ±8.4542

September Spread (Stable) ±2.2394

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 7.2034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 183.3999) against the same month in 2015 (average: 178.4207), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9792 (+2.79%).

2016 Avg (December) 183.3999

2015 Avg (December) 178.4207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	178.7414	173.7709	175.8966
February	173.3328	165.2829	168.6931
March	175.8412	171.1645	173.2048
April	178.5897	170.3650	175.3585
May	176.4370	171.7913	174.4512
June	180.1333	173.7781	176.3378
July	181.4391	175.8249	179.7439
August	178.5291	173.7445	176.0747
September	174.5023	172.2628	173.5138
October	179.6274	172.4387	175.9190
November	182.5485	174.2895	178.8469
December	187.3339	178.8797	183.3999