2016 QAR to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

173.3014 XAF

YEARLY LOW

156.6332 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

163.0369 XAF

2016 QAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 173.3014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 156.6332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.6682 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 165.9445 to the December average rate of 171.0677, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 173.3014 was up 1.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 171.3655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 866,507 XAF

2015 Average 812,601 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 783,166 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,341.16 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

172.2719

157.8220

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 161.5906, compared to 164.4833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 161.5906

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.4833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 8.6575 XAF (High: 170.6470 / Low: 161.9895). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6423 XAF (High: 161.9932 / Low: 160.3510).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.6575

September Spread (Stable) ±1.6423

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 3.5619 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5619

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 171.0677) against the same month in 2015 (average: 165.5089), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5588 (+3.36%).

2016 Avg (December) 171.0677

2015 Avg (December) 165.5089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	167.5144	164.8852	165.9445
February	165.6938	159.2713	162.3826
March	165.7693	158.7908	161.9072
April	160.2012	157.7396	159.0262
May	162.1199	156.6332	159.6040
June	163.5641	158.5917	160.6790
July	164.3572	161.6902	163.0831
August	162.8908	159.1837	161.1428
September	161.9932	160.3510	161.0135
October	165.9915	160.2539	163.5209
November	170.6470	161.9895	167.0716
December	173.3014	167.6028	171.0677