2016 SGD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

441.9743 XAF

YEARLY LOW

416.2903 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

429.9349 XAF

2016 SGD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 441.9743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 416.2903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.6840 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 422.1008 to the December average rate of 433.5865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 441.9743 was down 2.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 454.6392, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,209,871 XAF

2015 Average 2,152,942 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 2,081,452 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 128,419.81 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

441.9288

418.9835

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 426.2746, compared to 433.5951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.3205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 426.2746

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 433.5951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 12.5828 XAF (High: 439.4475 / Low: 426.8647). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8365 XAF (High: 441.9743 / Low: 438.1378).

June Spread (Volatile) ±12.5828

July Spread (Stable) ±3.8365

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.7714 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 440.0167) against the same month in 2015 (average: 438.2504), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7663 (+0.40%).

2016 Avg (July) 440.0167

2015 Avg (July) 438.2504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	428.0532	416.2903	422.1008
February	428.5073	416.5257	420.8956
March	433.4928	427.8605	429.7801
April	431.4966	426.0450	428.7451
May	428.2114	420.2822	424.0664
June	439.4475	426.8647	432.0597
July	441.9743	438.1378	440.0167
August	440.4945	430.2282	435.2454
September	434.6885	429.0808	431.2490
October	433.8460	427.2104	430.5116
November	434.3141	426.3351	430.9616
December	436.9148	430.4073	433.5865