YEARLY HIGH
100.3115 XOF
YEARLY LOW
91.9855 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
96.6146 XOF

2016 SDG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 100.3115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 91.9855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3260 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.2455 to the December average rate of 95.8365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 100.3115 was down 5.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 105.5857, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 501,558 XOF
2015 Average 492,150 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 459,927 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,630.18 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

99.7430
93.7722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 96.9637, compared to 96.2655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.9637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 96.2655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 4.9251 XOF (High: 98.4917 / Low: 93.5667). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2908 XOF (High: 96.1391 / Low: 94.8484).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.9251
April Spread (Stable) ±1.2908

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.1342 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 99.2455) against the same month in 2015 (average: 96.2541), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9914 (+3.11%).

2016 Avg (January) 99.2455
2015 Avg (January) 96.2541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.3115 97.8506 99.2455
February 99.3208 95.6914 97.5447
March 99.7268 95.3541 97.2164
April 96.1391 94.8484 95.4789
May 97.4476 93.6997 95.9086
June 98.1028 94.9220 96.3883
July 98.7806 97.2167 97.8521
August 98.0615 95.6295 96.7599
September 97.0969 95.7282 96.4709
October 98.4917 93.5667 96.4040
November 95.5901 91.9855 94.2698
December 97.0602 94.1496 95.8365