2016 PEN to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

187.2716 XOF

YEARLY LOW

166.3026 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

176.5035 XOF

2016 PEN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 187.2716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 166.3026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.9690 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.7183 to the December average rate of 183.2279, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 187.2716 was down 6.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 200.9939, 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 936,358 XOF

2015 Average 930,168 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 831,513 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,845.02 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

184.5775

168.3828

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 174.8362, compared to 178.1708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.8362

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 178.1708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 8.1313 XOF (High: 187.2716 / Low: 179.1403). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5622 XOF (High: 175.0344 / Low: 172.4722).

December Spread (Volatile) ±8.1313

September Spread (Stable) ±2.5622

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 6.9859 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 183.2279) against the same month in 2015 (average: 178.6412), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5867 (+2.57%).

2016 Avg (December) 183.2279

2015 Avg (December) 178.6412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	179.2115	174.4528	176.7183
February	174.0803	166.3026	169.7323
March	176.8306	171.8756	174.0730
April	179.4729	171.7580	176.3452
May	177.2213	172.2015	175.3694
June	180.5909	173.7477	176.7788
July	182.3541	175.8670	180.1051
August	179.7304	173.7018	176.5057
September	175.0344	172.4722	173.7948
October	179.7276	172.7037	176.2740
November	182.5651	175.3973	179.1171
December	187.2716	179.1403	183.2279