YEARLY HIGH
0.1098 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.1005 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1049 XOF

2016 PYG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PYG to XOF 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 0.1005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1030 to the December average rate of 0.1075, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1098 was down 15.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1301, 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 XOF
2015 Average 571 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 503 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.46 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1080
0.1021
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PYG 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 0.1036, compared to 0.1063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1036
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0048 XOF (High: 0.1054 / Low: 0.1005). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 XOF (High: 0.1066 / Low: 0.1048).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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: 0.1075) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1042), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+3.17%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1075
2015 Avg (December) 0.1042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1047 0.1019 0.1030
February 0.1054 0.1005 0.1026
March 0.1066 0.1025 0.1040
April 0.1060 0.1027 0.1044
May 0.1053 0.1023 0.1039
June 0.1059 0.1020 0.1036
July 0.1076 0.1050 0.1064
August 0.1076 0.1051 0.1063
September 0.1066 0.1048 0.1057
October 0.1073 0.1051 0.1063
November 0.1073 0.1038 0.1056
December 0.1098 0.1050 0.1075