2016 SCR to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SCR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SCR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 90.0220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 64.6194.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.4026 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.8786 to the December average rate of 87.0127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 90.0220 was up 17.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 76.4959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SCR to CDF 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 70.0863, compared to 75.8088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7225 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 17.4822 CDF (High: 85.8928 / Low: 68.4106). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7607 CDF (High: 74.6581 / Low: 72.8974).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.5243 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 87.0127) against the same month in 2015 (average: 72.5736), the exchange rate shifted by +14.4391 (+19.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72.3669 | 67.7997 | 70.8786 |
| February | 72.3546 | 64.6194 | 69.3543 |
| March | 71.6167 | 68.2869 | 69.7589 |
| April | 72.7056 | 65.8328 | 69.0975 |
| May | 71.1419 | 67.0641 | 69.6467 |
| June | 75.5959 | 69.5432 | 71.7821 |
| July | 74.3772 | 70.2482 | 72.3309 |
| August | 74.7616 | 72.1803 | 73.7998 |
| September | 74.6581 | 72.8974 | 73.6807 |
| October | 74.7412 | 71.9424 | 73.3288 |
| November | 85.8928 | 68.4106 | 74.7001 |
| December | 90.0220 | 84.5499 | 87.0127 |