2016 SBD to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SBD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SBD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 80.8825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 71.6367.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2458 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.5614 to the December average rate of 78.8718, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 80.8825 was up 1.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 80.0437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SBD 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 74.2665, compared to 76.2477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9812 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 4.2110 XOF (High: 80.8825 / Low: 76.6715). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3791 XOF (High: 75.4884 / Low: 74.1093).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.3307 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 78.8718) against the same month in 2015 (average: 74.5157), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3561 (+5.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.5902 | 73.5985 | 74.5614 |
| February | 74.4873 | 71.6367 | 73.2307 |
| March | 75.3077 | 73.4268 | 74.3371 |
| April | 74.6427 | 72.4049 | 73.4291 |
| May | 76.0835 | 73.1691 | 74.9048 |
| June | 76.4397 | 74.1006 | 75.1358 |
| July | 76.0158 | 74.5744 | 75.4104 |
| August | 76.0782 | 74.2424 | 75.1665 |
| September | 75.4884 | 74.1093 | 74.9198 |
| October | 77.0750 | 74.8887 | 76.0857 |
| November | 78.0681 | 75.3436 | 77.0321 |
| December | 80.8825 | 76.6715 | 78.8718 |