2016 SAR to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

167.8717 XOF

YEARLY LOW

152.1649 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

158.7711 XOF

2016 SAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 167.8717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 152.1649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7068 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.7999 to the December average rate of 165.8983, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 167.8717 was up 1.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 166.1664, 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 839,359 XOF

2015 Average 788,784 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 760,824 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,534.15 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

166.9604

154.2147

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 157.6369, compared to 159.9053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.6369

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.9053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 7.4391 XOF (High: 165.4000 / Low: 157.9608). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7494 XOF (High: 157.4919 / Low: 155.7425).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.4391

September Spread (Stable) ±1.7494

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 3.1533 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 165.8983) against the same month in 2015 (average: 160.8160), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0823 (+3.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 165.8983

2015 Avg (December) 160.8160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	163.2553	160.6785	161.7999
February	161.5633	155.5684	158.6466
March	162.2312	155.1301	158.0007
April	156.3359	154.2264	155.2768
May	158.1930	152.1649	155.7363
June	158.9713	154.1022	156.3609
July	160.1365	157.0384	158.6534
August	158.9046	155.0844	156.8329
September	157.4919	155.7425	156.5629
October	161.3710	156.5163	159.0732
November	165.4000	157.9608	162.4111
December	167.8717	162.6736	165.8983