2016 SZL to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

45.8933 XAF

YEARLY LOW

35.7439 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.5117 XAF

2016 SZL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 45.8933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 35.7439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1494 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.1577 to the December average rate of 44.8826, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 45.8933 was down 11.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 51.6391, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 229,466 XAF

2015 Average 232,991 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 178,719 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,746.91 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

45.6551

36.3852

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 38.2312, compared to 42.7922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.2312

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.7922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 3.3758 XAF (High: 44.1651 / Low: 40.7893). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8021 XAF (High: 39.0818 / Low: 37.2797).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.3758

March Spread (Stable) ±1.8021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.6478 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 44.8826) against the same month in 2015 (average: 40.0950), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7876 (+11.94%).

2016 Avg (December) 44.8826

2015 Avg (December) 40.0950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.0607	35.7439	37.1577
February	39.0971	36.2658	37.4283
March	39.0818	37.2797	38.3729
April	40.6954	37.9054	39.6372
May	40.3682	37.1191	37.9894
June	40.0726	37.6006	38.8017
July	42.2617	40.0953	41.2507
August	44.1651	40.7893	42.7013
September	43.2494	40.2239	41.6638
October	44.1459	41.5861	42.7429
November	44.6421	42.2381	43.5118
December	45.8933	43.8257	44.8826