YEARLY HIGH
0.1508 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.1034 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1267 XOF

2016 SLL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SLL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.1508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.1034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0474 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1464 to the December average rate of 0.1125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1508 was down 5.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1602, 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 754 XOF
2015 Average 716 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 517 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 236.79 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1524
0.0999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.1458, compared to 0.1076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0382 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0366 XOF (High: 0.1502 / Low: 0.1135). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 XOF (High: 0.1088 / Low: 0.1067).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0366
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0341 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.1480) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0121 (+8.93%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.1480
2015 Avg (May) 0.1359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1483 0.1437 0.1464
February 0.1476 0.1424 0.1452
March 0.1494 0.1441 0.1465
April 0.1484 0.1451 0.1468
May 0.1508 0.1446 0.1480
June 0.1502 0.1135 0.1419
July 0.1088 0.1067 0.1078
August 0.1084 0.1034 0.1058
September 0.1060 0.1034 0.1043
October 0.1082 0.1042 0.1061
November 0.1113 0.1057 0.1089
December 0.1144 0.1100 0.1125