YEARLY HIGH
5.4032 XAF
YEARLY LOW
5.3037 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3378 XAF

2016 RSD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RSD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.4032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 5.3037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0994 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3561 to the December average rate of 5.3226, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.4032 was down 2.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.5334, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,016 XAF
2015 Average 27,199 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 26,519 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 497.10 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.3594
5.3192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 5.3419, compared to 5.3337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0832 XAF (High: 5.4032 / Low: 5.3200). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 XAF (High: 5.3487 / Low: 5.3293).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0832
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0194

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 5.3561) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.3598), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-0.07%).

2016 Avg (January) 5.3561
2015 Avg (January) 5.3598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4032 5.3200 5.3561
February 5.3900 5.3086 5.3465
March 5.3506 5.3125 5.3310
April 5.3697 5.3296 5.3466
May 5.3585 5.3054 5.3425
June 5.3672 5.3062 5.3287
July 5.3414 5.3184 5.3320
August 5.3632 5.3260 5.3378
September 5.3470 5.3130 5.3357
October 5.3487 5.3293 5.3395
November 5.3680 5.3199 5.3346
December 5.3602 5.3037 5.3226