2016 TOP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

278.9102 XAF

YEARLY LOW

251.1653 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

263.6427 XAF

2016 TOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 278.9102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 251.1653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.7449 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 267.9194 to the December average rate of 273.4783, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 278.9102 was down 9.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 309.2887, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,394,551 XAF

2015 Average 1,398,146 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,255,827 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 138,724.42 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

275.0216

256.5021

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 261.3176, compared to 265.9678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 261.3176

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 265.9678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 15.0657 XAF (High: 276.5293 / Low: 261.4637). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4930 XAF (High: 262.5040 / Low: 259.0110).

November Spread (Volatile) ±15.0657

September Spread (Stable) ±3.4930

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 8.1285 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 273.4783) against the same month in 2015 (average: 268.6986), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7797 (+1.78%).

2016 Avg (December) 273.4783

2015 Avg (December) 268.6986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	273.1138	262.2139	267.9194
February	265.0442	251.1653	259.7910
March	266.1898	258.4983	261.6824
April	263.9496	256.7623	259.8119
May	260.1432	255.2370	258.0454
June	267.6902	255.2377	260.6555
July	264.4798	257.6396	262.1939
August	263.0609	256.5664	259.7724
September	262.5040	259.0110	260.6844
October	273.2043	259.3574	267.9814
November	276.5293	261.4637	271.6966
December	278.9102	269.8787	273.4783