YEARLY HIGH
35.2952 XOF
YEARLY LOW
29.0895 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.9295 XOF

2016 MXN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 35.2952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 29.0895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2057 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.6961 to the December average rate of 30.3182, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 35.2952 was down 13.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 40.6915, 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 1,764,758 XOF
2015 Average 1,867,992 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,454,473 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 310,285.26 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

34.0338
29.9804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to XOF 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 32.7507, compared to 31.1084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.7507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.1084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.3188 XOF (High: 32.4083 / Low: 29.0895). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8000 XOF (High: 34.0364 / Low: 33.2364).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.3188
March Spread (Stable) ±0.8000

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 1.4557 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 33.6961) against the same month in 2015 (average: 38.3846), the exchange rate shifted by -4.6885 (-12.21%).

2016 Avg (January) 33.6961
2015 Avg (January) 38.3846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.2952 32.5006 33.6961
February 33.2690 30.5895 32.2403
March 34.0364 33.2364 33.6201
April 33.7192 32.5915 33.3017
May 33.5765 31.9207 32.2233
June 32.2686 31.0675 31.4228
July 32.3890 31.3980 32.0333
August 32.4634 31.0917 31.8230
September 32.0281 29.4423 30.6042
October 32.5928 30.3370 31.5119
November 32.4083 29.0895 30.3597
December 30.8224 29.7297 30.3182