YEARLY HIGH
442.1750 CDF
YEARLY LOW
336.9134 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
358.3422 CDF

2016 XCD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 442.1750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 336.9134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 105.2616 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 343.1377 to the December average rate of 431.2025, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 442.1750 was up 27.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 345.5572, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,210,875 CDF
2015 Average 1,714,540 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,684,567 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 526,307.76 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

440.0089
334.3312
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to CDF 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 344.0322, compared to 372.6521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 28.6199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 344.0322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 372.6521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 83.8133 CDF (High: 423.6003 / Low: 339.7869). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4587 CDF (High: 343.9290 / Low: 342.4703).

November Spread (Volatile) ±83.8133
May Spread (Stable) ±1.4587

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.9616 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 431.2025) against the same month in 2015 (average: 343.0777), the exchange rate shifted by +88.1248 (+25.69%).

2016 Avg (December) 431.2025
2015 Avg (December) 343.0777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 343.9016 342.2352 343.1377
February 344.2466 342.7516 343.6865
March 343.7590 341.7618 343.1695
April 344.0282 342.2098 343.3689
May 343.9290 342.4703 343.2640
June 355.3198 336.9134 347.5668
July 361.8906 348.8953 352.2338
August 364.1558 359.3145 361.8640
September 363.7858 359.5750 361.7136
October 363.3297 355.3497 359.7521
November 423.6003 339.7869 369.1465
December 442.1750 419.5764 431.2025