YEARLY HIGH
0.1098 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0999 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1046 XAF

2016 PYG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PYG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1025 to the December average rate of 0.1076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1098 was down 15.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1302, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 549 XAF
2015 Average 571 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 499 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.73 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1081
0.1014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1031, compared to 0.1061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0054 XAF (High: 0.1053 / Low: 0.0999). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 XAF (High: 0.1064 / Low: 0.1047).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1076) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1041), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+3.39%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1076
2015 Avg (December) 0.1041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1044 0.1015 0.1025
February 0.1053 0.0999 0.1020
March 0.1058 0.1019 0.1035
April 0.1054 0.1020 0.1038
May 0.1047 0.1022 0.1033
June 0.1055 0.1020 0.1034
July 0.1071 0.1049 0.1062
August 0.1070 0.1046 0.1060
September 0.1064 0.1047 0.1056
October 0.1071 0.1049 0.1061
November 0.1073 0.1031 0.1055
December 0.1098 0.1049 0.1076