2016 SZL to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.0002 XOF

YEARLY LOW

36.0893 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.6352 XOF

2016 SZL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 46.0002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 36.0893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9109 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.3306 to the December average rate of 44.8406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 46.0002 was down 10.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 51.5830, 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 230,001 XOF

2015 Average 232,990 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 180,446 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,554.55 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

45.5916

36.5796

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 38.4169, compared to 42.8535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.4169

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.8535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 3.4508 XOF (High: 44.2892 / Low: 40.8384). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8706 XOF (High: 39.2934 / Low: 37.4228).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.4508

March Spread (Stable) ±1.8706

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 1.6714 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 44.8406) against the same month in 2015 (average: 40.1444), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6962 (+11.70%).

2016 Avg (December) 44.8406

2015 Avg (December) 40.1444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.1635	36.0893	37.3306
February	39.3434	36.6589	37.6581
March	39.2934	37.4228	38.5652
April	40.9237	38.2493	39.8602
May	40.6586	37.4008	38.1888
June	40.0927	37.7391	38.8983
July	42.4610	40.1812	41.3338
August	44.2892	40.8384	42.8062
September	43.3260	40.2958	41.7318
October	44.1905	41.6411	42.8293
November	44.6665	42.2716	43.5792
December	46.0002	43.9113	44.8406