YEARLY HIGH
35.2026 XAF
YEARLY LOW
29.0141 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.8274 XAF

2016 MXN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 35.2026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 29.0141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1885 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.5402 to the December average rate of 30.3471, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 35.2026 was down 13.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 40.7157, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,760,129 XAF
2015 Average 1,867,955 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,450,705 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 309,423.46 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

33.8630
29.9893
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 32.5918, compared to 31.0629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.5918
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.0629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.3632 XAF (High: 32.3773 / Low: 29.0141). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6855 XAF (High: 33.7706 / Low: 33.0851).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.3632
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6855

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.4964 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4964

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 33.5402) against the same month in 2015 (average: 38.4090), the exchange rate shifted by -4.8688 (-12.68%).

2016 Avg (January) 33.5402
2015 Avg (January) 38.4090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.2026 32.3057 33.5402
February 33.1661 30.4019 32.0438
March 33.7706 33.0851 33.4522
April 33.5312 32.3659 33.1149
May 33.3367 31.7233 32.0549
June 32.2256 30.8623 31.3446
July 32.3689 31.3937 31.9691
August 32.4675 31.0320 31.7453
September 31.9420 29.4259 30.5551
October 32.5806 30.0889 31.4489
November 32.3773 29.0141 30.3121
December 30.9423 29.6797 30.3471