YEARLY HIGH
0.0282 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0264 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0268 XAF

2016 STD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the STD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.0282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.0264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0268 to the December average rate of 0.0268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0282 was up 4.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 141 XAF
2015 Average 134 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 132 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.26 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0269
0.0267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0268, compared to 0.0268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0016 XAF (High: 0.0282 / Low: 0.0266). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XAF (High: 0.0269 / Low: 0.0267).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0269) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0268), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.30%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0269
2015 Avg (June) 0.0268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0269 0.0267 0.0268
February 0.0269 0.0264 0.0267
March 0.0269 0.0265 0.0268
April 0.0271 0.0267 0.0268
May 0.0270 0.0268 0.0268
June 0.0282 0.0266 0.0269
July 0.0270 0.0267 0.0268
August 0.0270 0.0267 0.0268
September 0.0269 0.0267 0.0268
October 0.0271 0.0267 0.0268
November 0.0270 0.0266 0.0268
December 0.0269 0.0266 0.0268