YEARLY HIGH
0.8540 AMD
YEARLY LOW
0.7636 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8097 AMD

2016 XAF to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.8540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.7636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0904 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8033 to the December average rate of 0.7748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8540 was down 2.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,270 AMD
2015 Average 4,039 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 3,818 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 452.06 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8413
0.7688
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to AMD 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 0.8226, compared to 0.7968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0435 AMD (High: 0.8540 / Low: 0.8105). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 AMD (High: 0.8130 / Low: 0.8035).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0435
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.8353) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8275), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+0.94%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.8353
2015 Avg (February) 0.8275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8114 0.7929 0.8033
February 0.8540 0.8105 0.8353
March 0.8363 0.8138 0.8257
April 0.8399 0.8216 0.8313
May 0.8402 0.8093 0.8237
June 0.8296 0.7992 0.8165
July 0.8088 0.7957 0.8025
August 0.8195 0.8026 0.8104
September 0.8130 0.8035 0.8086
October 0.8128 0.7861 0.7980
November 0.8080 0.7713 0.7864
December 0.7895 0.7636 0.7748