YEARLY HIGH
26.0833 XOF
YEARLY LOW
21.8898 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.3203 XOF

2016 UAH to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UAH to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 26.0833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 21.8898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1935 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.9834 to the December average rate of 23.6825, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 26.0833 was down 29.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 37.1163, 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 130,417 XOF
2015 Average 137,344 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 109,449 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,967.72 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

25.2439
22.1183
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 23.2532, compared to 23.3875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.2532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.3875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.3990 XOF (High: 26.0833 / Low: 23.6843). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4845 XOF (High: 24.2437 / Low: 23.7591).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.3990
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4845

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 2.5008 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 24.9834) against the same month in 2015 (average: 35.6126), the exchange rate shifted by -10.6292 (-29.85%).

2016 Avg (January) 24.9834
2015 Avg (January) 35.6126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.0833 23.6843 24.9834
February 23.6769 21.9399 22.4826
March 23.3338 21.9588 22.5843
April 23.1488 22.2015 22.7844
May 23.5937 22.6849 23.1590
June 23.9723 23.1676 23.5253
July 24.2437 23.7591 23.9728
August 24.0439 22.6051 23.4009
September 22.8349 21.8898 22.3788
October 23.5951 22.7032 23.2024
November 24.1955 23.2014 23.6875
December 24.0845 22.9663 23.6825