2016 SYP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9584 XAF

YEARLY LOW

2.5973 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7364 XAF

2016 SYP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SYP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 2.9584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.5973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3611 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7467 to the December average rate of 2.9170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.9584 was down 9.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.2719, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,792 XAF

2015 Average 15,233 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 12,986 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,805.49 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.9450

2.6096

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 2.6795, compared to 2.7933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6795

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1518 XAF (High: 2.9065 / Low: 2.7547). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0280 XAF (High: 2.7528 / Low: 2.7247).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1518

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0280

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0567 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.9170) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.7314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1857 (+6.80%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.9170

2015 Avg (December) 2.7314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7699	2.7292	2.7467
February	2.7428	2.6388	2.6900
March	2.7459	2.6326	2.6832
April	2.6571	2.6154	2.6375
May	2.6918	2.5973	2.6481
June	2.7355	2.6336	2.6717
July	2.7754	2.7237	2.7493
August	2.7572	2.6968	2.7298
September	2.7528	2.7247	2.7366
October	2.8244	2.7272	2.7825
November	2.9065	2.7547	2.8444
December	2.9584	2.8550	2.9170