YEARLY HIGH
17.5779 XAF
YEARLY LOW
16.2412 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.8250 XAF

2016 THB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the THB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 17.5779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 16.2412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3367 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.7271 to the December average rate of 17.4066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.5779 was down 7.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 19.0834, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,394,469 XAF
2015 Average 4,325,897 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 4,060,299 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 334,170.37 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.5070
16.3023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 16.5946, compared to 17.0554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.5946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.0554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.5638 XAF (High: 17.4309 / Low: 16.8670). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2245 XAF (High: 16.9894 / Low: 16.7648).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5638
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2451 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 17.4066) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.7385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6681 (+3.99%).

2016 Avg (December) 17.4066
2015 Avg (December) 16.7385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.9440 16.5341 16.7271
February 16.9384 16.4024 16.5982
March 16.9733 16.4526 16.7522
April 16.6300 16.3582 16.5071
May 16.5071 16.2412 16.4027
June 16.8581 16.4125 16.5803
July 17.1073 16.8240 16.9539
August 17.0298 16.7314 16.8909
September 16.9894 16.7648 16.8831
October 17.2594 16.7406 16.9948
November 17.4309 16.8670 17.2033
December 17.5779 17.1397 17.4066