YEARLY HIGH
26.0186 XAF
YEARLY LOW
21.8546 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.2474 XAF

2016 UAH to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UAH to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 26.0186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 21.8546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1641 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.8679 to the December average rate of 23.7051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 26.0186 was down 30.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 37.1803, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 130,093 XAF
2015 Average 137,341 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 109,273 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,820.40 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

25.1204
22.0899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 23.1409, compared to 23.3539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.1409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.3539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.4493 XAF (High: 26.0186 / Low: 23.5693). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3475 XAF (High: 24.1182 / Low: 23.7707).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.4493
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3475

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.5235 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 24.8679) against the same month in 2015 (average: 35.6353), the exchange rate shifted by -10.7674 (-30.22%).

2016 Avg (January) 24.8679
2015 Avg (January) 35.6353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.0186 23.5693 24.8679
February 23.5753 21.8546 22.3444
March 23.2622 21.8748 22.4720
April 23.0783 22.0422 22.6568
May 23.4899 22.6649 23.0378
June 23.9662 23.1392 23.4666
July 24.1182 23.7707 23.9246
August 23.8795 22.5780 23.3437
September 22.8169 21.8928 22.3425
October 23.5903 22.5818 23.1558
November 24.2544 23.0724 23.6517
December 24.0376 22.9086 23.7051