YEARLY HIGH
152.8136 XAF
YEARLY LOW
75.4722 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
103.0429 XAF

2016 SRD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 152.8136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 75.4722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.3414 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.3576 to the December average rate of 84.5849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 152.8136 was down 19.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 190.1088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 764,068 XAF
2015 Average 888,888 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 377,361 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 386,706.82 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

158.6702
70.9192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 123.4965, compared to 82.5893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 40.9071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 123.4965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.5893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 13.5909 XAF (High: 114.8527 / Low: 101.2618). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7544 XAF (High: 84.7199 / Low: 82.9656).

April Spread (Volatile) ±13.5909
July Spread (Stable) ±1.7544

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 38.7754 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -38.7754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 151.3576) against the same month in 2015 (average: 171.1937), the exchange rate shifted by -19.8361 (-11.59%).

2016 Avg (January) 151.3576
2015 Avg (January) 171.1937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 152.8136 150.4005 151.3576
February 151.0551 145.2424 148.1235
March 151.1963 145.4359 147.7631
April 114.8527 101.2618 108.9877
May 103.8487 90.9211 99.9723
June 91.5486 82.5392 84.7745
July 84.7199 82.9656 84.0982
August 83.3636 79.9954 81.6559
September 82.1254 75.4722 78.2318
October 88.1719 76.5277 82.5950
November 85.7439 82.7069 84.3701
December 85.4613 83.3075 84.5849