2016 SHP to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SHP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SHP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 1483.8940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1138.3817.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 345.5122 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1335.0973 to the December average rate of 1453.2071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1483.8940 was up 0.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 1473.5281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SHP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SHP 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 1332.2463, compared to 1284.6004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 47.6459 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 289.1602 CDF (High: 1427.5420 / Low: 1138.3817). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 36.0157 CDF (High: 1365.8412 / Low: 1329.8254).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 83.8029 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1453.2071) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1389.1132), the exchange rate shifted by +64.0939 (+4.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1364.4229 | 1314.1163 | 1335.0973 |
| February | 1354.3605 | 1286.3814 | 1328.4238 |
| March | 1343.9303 | 1288.3106 | 1322.1912 |
| April | 1357.0675 | 1305.7709 | 1327.3877 |
| May | 1365.8412 | 1329.8254 | 1346.1080 |
| June | 1434.4982 | 1257.3835 | 1334.2698 |
| July | 1292.1735 | 1218.7944 | 1251.7212 |
| August | 1299.4568 | 1252.2626 | 1278.5344 |
| September | 1312.7367 | 1264.7561 | 1283.5272 |
| October | 1269.2178 | 1169.0660 | 1199.7243 |
| November | 1427.5420 | 1138.3817 | 1240.8885 |
| December | 1483.8940 | 1428.9924 | 1453.2071 |