2016 QAR to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

172.8808 XOF

YEARLY LOW

156.7716 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

163.5476 XOF

2016 QAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 172.8808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 156.7716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.1092 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.7209 to the December average rate of 170.9065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 172.8808 was up 1.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 171.1768, 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 864,404 XOF

2015 Average 812,644 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 783,858 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,546.00 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

172.0048

158.8251

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 162.3783, compared to 164.7169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 162.3783

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.7169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 7.6391 XOF (High: 170.3718 / Low: 162.7327). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8275 XOF (High: 162.2334 / Low: 160.4059).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.6391

September Spread (Stable) ±1.8275

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 3.3392 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 170.9065) against the same month in 2015 (average: 165.7138), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1927 (+3.13%).

2016 Avg (December) 170.9065

2015 Avg (December) 165.7138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	168.2062	165.6713	166.7209
February	166.4083	160.2539	163.3817
March	167.0739	159.7909	162.7186
April	161.0151	158.8337	159.9234
May	162.9431	156.7716	160.4441
June	163.7481	158.7859	161.0812
July	164.8980	161.7122	163.4111
August	163.6463	159.7478	161.5367
September	162.2334	160.4059	161.2740
October	166.2291	161.1954	163.8509
November	170.3718	162.7327	167.3223
December	172.8808	167.7361	170.9065