YEARLY HIGH
0.1499 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.1031 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1263 XAF

2016 SLL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SLL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.1499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.1031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0468 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1457 to the December average rate of 0.1126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1499 was down 6.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1600, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 750 XAF
2015 Average 716 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 515 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 234.22 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1515
0.0998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.1451, compared to 0.1074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0363 XAF (High: 0.1497 / Low: 0.1134). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 XAF (High: 0.1083 / Low: 0.1064).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0363
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0340 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.1472) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+8.32%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.1472
2015 Avg (May) 0.1359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1473 0.1430 0.1457
February 0.1475 0.1415 0.1444
March 0.1482 0.1435 0.1457
April 0.1477 0.1441 0.1460
May 0.1499 0.1445 0.1472
June 0.1497 0.1134 0.1416
July 0.1083 0.1064 0.1076
August 0.1078 0.1031 0.1056
September 0.1060 0.1034 0.1041
October 0.1081 0.1036 0.1059
November 0.1114 0.1050 0.1087
December 0.1145 0.1099 0.1126