2016 SAR to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

168.2217 XAF

YEARLY LOW

152.0305 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

158.2753 XAF

2016 SAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 168.2217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 152.0305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.1912 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.0464 to the December average rate of 166.0548, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 168.2217 was up 1.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 166.3496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 841,109 XAF

2015 Average 788,742 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 760,153 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,955.94 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

167.2197

153.2407

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 156.8721, compared to 159.6785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 156.8721

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.6785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 8.4033 XAF (High: 165.6489 / Low: 157.2456). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5912 XAF (High: 157.2804 / Low: 155.6892).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.4033

September Spread (Stable) ±1.5912

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 3.3700 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 166.0548) against the same month in 2015 (average: 160.6172), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4376 (+3.39%).

2016 Avg (December) 166.0548

2015 Avg (December) 160.6172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	162.5597	159.9160	161.0464
February	160.8696	154.6144	157.6764
March	160.9644	154.1592	157.2128
April	155.5389	153.0908	154.4056
May	157.3880	152.0305	154.9208
June	158.7972	153.9138	155.9704
July	159.5810	157.0170	158.3350
August	158.1711	154.5242	156.4505
September	157.2804	155.6892	156.3100
October	161.1558	155.5427	158.7529
November	165.6489	157.2456	162.1677
December	168.2217	162.4369	166.0548