YEARLY HIGH
153.4522 XOF
YEARLY LOW
75.4980 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
103.4116 XOF

2016 SRD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 153.4522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 75.4980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.9542 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.0657 to the December average rate of 84.5052, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 153.4522 was down 19.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 190.1199, 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 767,261 XOF
2015 Average 888,924 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 377,490 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 389,770.90 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

159.4365
70.9865
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 124.1160, compared to 82.7072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 41.4088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 124.1160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.7072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 14.1123 XOF (High: 115.3788 / Low: 101.2665). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1769 XOF (High: 85.1538 / Low: 82.9769).

April Spread (Volatile) ±14.1123
July Spread (Stable) ±2.1769

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 38.8975 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -38.8975

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 152.0657) against the same month in 2015 (average: 171.0850), the exchange rate shifted by -19.0193 (-11.12%).

2016 Avg (January) 152.0657
2015 Avg (January) 171.0850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 153.4522 151.1175 152.0657
February 151.7065 146.1385 149.0349
March 152.3863 146.3461 148.5037
April 115.3788 101.2665 109.6062
May 104.6227 91.3161 100.4993
June 91.8856 82.5806 84.9863
July 85.1538 82.9769 84.2673
August 83.4205 80.0916 81.8557
September 82.0823 75.4980 78.3573
October 88.2114 77.1325 82.7594
November 85.8039 82.8288 84.4985
December 85.6323 83.3737 84.5052