YEARLY HIGH
1.3095 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1.1709 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2357 XAF

2016 AMD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AMD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.3095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 1.1709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1386 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2448 to the December average rate of 1.2908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3095 was up 0.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,548 XAF
2015 Average 6,193 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 5,855 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 693.16 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3001
1.1881
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 1.2159, compared to 1.2555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0629 XAF (High: 1.2338 / Low: 1.1709). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 XAF (High: 1.2446 / Low: 1.2299).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0629
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

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 0.0474 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.2908) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2478), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0430 (+3.44%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.2908
2015 Avg (December) 1.2478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2612 1.2324 1.2448
February 1.2338 1.1709 1.1975
March 1.2288 1.1957 1.2111
April 1.2172 1.1906 1.2030
May 1.2356 1.1902 1.2142
June 1.2512 1.2054 1.2248
July 1.2568 1.2364 1.2462
August 1.2460 1.2203 1.2339
September 1.2446 1.2299 1.2367
October 1.2720 1.2303 1.2533
November 1.2966 1.2377 1.2720
December 1.3095 1.2667 1.2908