2016 SBD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

81.1972 XAF

YEARLY LOW

71.1975 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

75.0231 XAF

2016 SBD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 81.1972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 71.1975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9997 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.2145 to the December average rate of 78.9470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 81.1972 was up 1.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 80.0590, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 405,986 XAF

2015 Average 376,514 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 355,987 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,998.48 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

79.5634

72.1664

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 73.9068, compared to 76.1394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2326 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.9068

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 76.1394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 4.5866 XAF (High: 81.1972 / Low: 76.6106). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2356 XAF (High: 75.2565 / Low: 74.0209).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.5866

September Spread (Stable) ±1.2356

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 1.4318 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 78.9470) against the same month in 2015 (average: 74.4235), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5235 (+6.08%).

2016 Avg (December) 78.9470

2015 Avg (December) 74.4235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	75.4387	73.2890	74.2145
February	74.1674	71.1975	72.7828
March	74.9944	72.9672	73.9662
April	74.1760	72.4016	73.0167
May	75.6820	73.1045	74.5126
June	76.3672	74.0100	74.9481
July	75.8336	74.5643	75.2592
August	75.8651	74.0869	74.9833
September	75.2565	74.0209	74.7987
October	76.9725	74.7197	75.9323
November	78.3035	74.9241	76.9160
December	81.1972	76.6106	78.9470