YEARLY HIGH
233.4893 XAF
YEARLY LOW
210.9584 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
219.7841 XAF

2016 XCD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 233.4893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 210.9584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.5309 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 223.7286 to the December average rate of 230.5868, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 233.4893 was up 1.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 230.9913, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,167,446 XAF
2015 Average 1,095,384 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,054,792 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,654.58 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

232.2215
212.6061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 217.7591, compared to 221.8090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0500 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 217.7591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 221.8090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 11.4097 XAF (High: 229.9425 / Low: 218.5328). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0610 XAF (High: 218.4022 / Low: 216.3413).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.4097
September Spread (Stable) ±2.0610

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 4.8089 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 230.5868) against the same month in 2015 (average: 223.1009), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4859 (+3.36%).

2016 Avg (December) 230.5868
2015 Avg (December) 223.1009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 225.8806 222.3137 223.7286
February 223.2813 214.6894 218.9196
March 223.4901 214.0546 218.2856
April 215.7821 212.4179 214.2407
May 218.3525 210.9584 214.9728
June 220.3295 213.5193 216.4072
July 221.7354 218.1711 219.7972
August 219.7687 214.7765 217.3731
September 218.4022 216.3413 217.2210
October 223.9349 216.2337 220.5410
November 229.9425 218.5328 225.3352
December 233.4893 226.0856 230.5868