2016 TOP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

279.1522 XOF

YEARLY LOW

254.5339 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

264.4688 XOF

2016 TOP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TOP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 279.1522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 254.5339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.6183 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 269.1698 to the December average rate of 273.2210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 279.1522 was down 9.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 308.9481, 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 1,395,761 XOF

2015 Average 1,398,178 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,272,670 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 123,091.66 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

274.6028

258.0213

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to XOF 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 262.5901, compared to 266.3475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7574 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 262.5901

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 266.3475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 14.0312 XOF (High: 276.3943 / Low: 262.3631). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1859 XOF (High: 262.6328 / Low: 259.4469).

November Spread (Volatile) ±14.0312

September Spread (Stable) ±3.1859

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 7.7809 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7809

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 273.2210) against the same month in 2015 (average: 269.0313), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1896 (+1.56%).

2016 Avg (December) 273.2210

2015 Avg (December) 269.0313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	273.8322	263.2428	269.1698
February	265.2496	254.5339	261.3889
March	268.2847	259.9842	262.9941
April	265.3022	258.6179	261.2764
May	261.5662	256.4074	259.4031
June	268.1491	255.1903	261.3085
July	265.4585	257.6747	262.7206
August	264.8721	257.3644	260.4069
September	262.6328	259.4469	261.1066
October	274.3427	260.9145	268.5206
November	276.3943	262.3631	272.1093
December	279.1522	269.1830	273.2210