2016 SYP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9512 XOF

YEARLY LOW

2.5996 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7449 XOF

2016 SYP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SYP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2.9512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.5996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3516 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7596 to the December average rate of 2.9143, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.9512 was down 9.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.2760, 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 14,756 XOF

2015 Average 15,233 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 12,998 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,758.05 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.9405

2.6262

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 2.6926, compared to 2.7972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6926

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1369 XOF (High: 2.9018 / Low: 2.7649). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0312 XOF (High: 2.7587 / Low: 2.7276).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1369

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0312

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 0.0530 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.9143) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.7348), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1795 (+6.57%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.9143

2015 Avg (December) 2.7348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7859	2.7407	2.7596
February	2.7546	2.6551	2.7066
March	2.7675	2.6492	2.6966
April	2.6708	2.6345	2.6524
May	2.7057	2.5996	2.6620
June	2.7391	2.6368	2.6784
July	2.7840	2.7253	2.7548
August	2.7705	2.7064	2.7365
September	2.7587	2.7276	2.7410
October	2.8283	2.7431	2.7881
November	2.9018	2.7649	2.8487
December	2.9512	2.8573	2.9143