YEARLY HIGH
1600.9324 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1249.1170 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1344.5179 CDF

2016 XDR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 1600.9324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1249.1170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 351.8154 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1280.8653 to the December average rate of 1568.6084, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1600.9324 was up 19.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 1339.6905, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,004,662 CDF
2015 Average 6,480,484 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 6,245,585 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,759,077.19 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1597.3827
1252.0910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to CDF 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 1301.3571, compared to 1387.6787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 86.3216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1301.3571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1387.6787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 300.6453 CDF (High: 1549.7623 / Low: 1249.1170). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7448 CDF (High: 1284.3241 / Low: 1276.5793).

November Spread (Volatile) ±300.6453
January Spread (Stable) ±7.7448

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 24.6666 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.6666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1568.6084) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1285.1418), the exchange rate shifted by +283.4666 (+22.06%).

2016 Avg (December) 1568.6084
2015 Avg (December) 1285.1418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1284.3241 1276.5793 1280.8653
February 1306.7594 1279.0112 1294.5459
March 1306.1388 1275.1626 1294.1196
April 1317.8401 1301.8517 1307.3891
May 1322.8794 1300.8292 1308.6287
June 1365.8320 1283.5028 1322.5937
July 1360.9845 1313.6407 1323.9990
August 1379.2503 1353.7649 1365.3392
September 1373.0401 1358.9738 1365.9296
October 1367.8974 1315.5998 1341.2630
November 1549.7623 1249.1170 1360.9330
December 1600.9324 1536.5621 1568.6084