YEARLY HIGH
148.1374 XAF
YEARLY LOW
144.1492 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
146.2757 XAF

2016 RON to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 148.1374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 144.1492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9882 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.8910 to the December average rate of 145.2967, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 148.1374 was down 1.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 149.7829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 740,687 XAF
2015 Average 738,464 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 720,746 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,941.08 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

148.0197
144.6065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 146.0764, compared to 146.4751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3987 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.0764
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.4751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 2.5458 XAF (High: 148.1374 / Low: 145.5916). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7989 XAF (High: 148.1112 / Low: 147.3123).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.5458
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7989

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.4879 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4879

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 146.2474) against the same month in 2015 (average: 148.4338), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1864 (-1.47%).

2016 Avg (October) 146.2474
2015 Avg (October) 148.4338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 145.5752 144.1492 144.8910
February 147.3479 144.8479 146.4743
March 147.5660 146.5790 146.9818
April 147.3533 146.3295 146.8056
May 146.4984 145.2398 145.8956
June 146.3793 144.6707 145.4100
July 147.6725 145.4401 146.5752
August 147.6688 146.6938 147.4347
September 148.1112 147.3123 147.7352
October 148.1374 145.5916 146.2474
November 146.0508 145.0981 145.5612
December 145.9768 144.3980 145.2967