YEARLY HIGH
0.0283 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.0265 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0269 XOF

2016 STD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the STD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.0283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0269 to the December average rate of 0.0267, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0283 was up 4.41% 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 142 XOF
2015 Average 134 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 133 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.96 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0270
0.0267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0269, compared to 0.0269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0017 XOF (High: 0.0283 / Low: 0.0266). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 XOF (High: 0.0271 / Low: 0.0268).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 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 +0.0002 (+0.63%).

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

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0271 0.0268 0.0269
February 0.0271 0.0265 0.0269
March 0.0270 0.0266 0.0269
April 0.0272 0.0268 0.0270
May 0.0271 0.0268 0.0270
June 0.0283 0.0266 0.0269
July 0.0271 0.0268 0.0269
August 0.0271 0.0267 0.0269
September 0.0270 0.0268 0.0269
October 0.0272 0.0267 0.0269
November 0.0271 0.0267 0.0268
December 0.0269 0.0266 0.0267