YEARLY HIGH
0.2110 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.1703 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1948 XAF

2016 COP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the COP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.2110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.1703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0407 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1843 to the December average rate of 0.2069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2110 was down 15.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,054,862 XAF
2015 Average 1,088,912 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 851,468 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,393.94 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2100
0.1732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.1888, compared to 0.2009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1888
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0140 XAF (High: 0.2004 / Low: 0.1864). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 XAF (High: 0.1992 / Low: 0.1926).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2069) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1857), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0212 (+11.41%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2069
2015 Avg (December) 0.1857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1902 0.1791 0.1843
February 0.1823 0.1703 0.1762
March 0.1929 0.1848 0.1887
April 0.2004 0.1864 0.1933
May 0.2008 0.1915 0.1940
June 0.2022 0.1899 0.1960
July 0.2038 0.1916 0.2003
August 0.2026 0.1895 0.1986
September 0.2047 0.1979 0.2008
October 0.2060 0.1991 0.2032
November 0.1992 0.1926 0.1955
December 0.2110 0.1991 0.2069