2016 RON to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 RON to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the RON to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 149.1156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 144.2339.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8818 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.5685 to the December average rate of 145.1606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 149.1156 was down 0.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 149.6857, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
RON to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 146.7895, compared to 146.6886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1009 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 3.4110 XOF (High: 149.1156 / Low: 145.7046). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1057 XOF (High: 148.4973 / Low: 147.3916).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.4300 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 146.5445) against the same month in 2015 (average: 148.6040), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0595 (-1.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 146.1715 | 144.8523 | 145.5685 |
| February | 148.2858 | 145.4725 | 147.3782 |
| March | 148.3549 | 146.9485 | 147.7189 |
| April | 148.3868 | 146.5582 | 147.6352 |
| May | 147.5523 | 146.0069 | 146.6628 |
| June | 146.4713 | 144.8685 | 145.7736 |
| July | 148.3569 | 145.3434 | 146.8702 |
| August | 148.4973 | 147.3916 | 147.7954 |
| September | 148.7589 | 147.2468 | 147.9746 |
| October | 149.1156 | 145.7046 | 146.5445 |
| November | 147.2436 | 144.8786 | 145.7866 |
| December | 146.0864 | 144.2339 | 145.1606 |