YEARLY HIGH
47.7706 XOF
YEARLY LOW
40.8064 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.8886 XOF

2016 SCR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 47.7706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 40.8064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9643 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.4289 to the December average rate of 46.4858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 47.7706 was down 5.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 50.7073, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 238,853 XOF
2015 Average 222,623 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 204,032 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,821.40 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

46.7987
43.0432
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 44.5807, compared to 45.1964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.5807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.1964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 5.6062 XOF (High: 46.4126 / Low: 40.8064). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0648 XOF (High: 44.9166 / Low: 43.8518).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.6062
September Spread (Stable) ±1.0648

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 1.9797 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 46.4858) against the same month in 2015 (average: 47.2589), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7731 (-1.64%).

2016 Avg (December) 46.4858
2015 Avg (December) 47.2589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.2858 44.4442 46.4289
February 46.4126 40.8064 44.4492
March 45.7605 42.8707 44.5946
April 45.8682 41.4607 43.3561
May 45.4866 42.0443 43.8498
June 47.1933 43.3826 44.8057
July 46.6333 44.0726 45.2281
August 45.3558 43.5716 44.4399
September 44.9166 43.8518 44.3191
October 45.9738 44.1853 45.0416
November 46.8311 44.3162 45.6643
December 47.7706 45.6029 46.4858