YEARLY HIGH
72.1982 XAF
YEARLY LOW
65.2038 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.8902 XAF

2016 SVC to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SVC to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 72.1982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 65.2038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9944 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.0954 to the December average rate of 71.2011, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 72.1982 was up 1.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 71.1446, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 360,991 XAF
2015 Average 338,301 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 326,019 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,971.99 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

71.6989
65.7258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 67.2976, compared to 68.4827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.2976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.4827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.5123 XAF (High: 70.9995 / Low: 67.4872). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6097 XAF (High: 67.4021 / Low: 66.7924).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.5123
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.4523 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 71.2011) against the same month in 2015 (average: 69.0868), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1143 (+3.06%).

2016 Avg (December) 71.2011
2015 Avg (December) 69.0868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 69.7110 68.7531 69.0954
February 69.0532 66.3447 67.6430
March 69.0240 66.1404 67.4661
April 66.7207 65.6340 66.2235
May 67.4487 65.2038 66.4496
June 68.2183 65.9972 66.9083
July 68.3856 67.4072 67.9042
August 67.7617 66.3008 67.0917
September 67.4021 66.7924 67.0390
October 69.0957 66.9829 68.1168
November 70.9995 67.4872 69.5434
December 72.1982 69.9131 71.2011