YEARLY HIGH
17.8350 CDF
YEARLY LOW
14.1336 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3565 CDF

2016 HTG to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 17.8350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 14.1336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7014 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9801 to the December average rate of 17.4974, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.8350 was down 11.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.0574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89,175 CDF
2015 Average 91,634 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 70,668 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,506.91 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.7582
14.6287
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 15.1909, compared to 15.5221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.5221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.4651 CDF (High: 17.5987 / Low: 14.1336). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1324 CDF (High: 14.9654 / Low: 14.8330).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.4651
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1324

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5952 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5952

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 17.4974) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.4182), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0793 (+6.57%).

2016 Avg (December) 17.4974
2015 Avg (December) 16.4182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.3033 15.5518 15.9801
February 15.6244 15.0486 15.3849
March 15.0816 14.8971 14.9830
April 15.0276 14.8382 14.9323
May 14.9654 14.8330 14.8895
June 15.3090 14.5024 14.9758
July 15.4414 14.9066 15.0416
August 15.3907 15.1036 15.2403
September 15.1568 14.8580 15.0359
October 15.1051 14.8092 14.9596
November 17.5987 14.1336 15.3580
December 17.8350 17.3241 17.4974