YEARLY HIGH
22.1261 XAF
YEARLY LOW
17.9819 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.7486 XAF

2016 UYU to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UYU to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 22.1261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 17.9819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1443 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.7167 to the December average rate of 21.6505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 22.1261 was down 10.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 24.7329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 110,631 XAF
2015 Average 108,894 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 89,909 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,721.28 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.9828
17.9954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 18.7629, compared to 20.7344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.7344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.0325 XAF (High: 19.0143 / Low: 17.9819). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6108 XAF (High: 20.6092 / Low: 19.9984).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0325
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.0065 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 21.6505) against the same month in 2015 (average: 20.2865), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3640 (+6.72%).

2016 Avg (December) 21.6505
2015 Avg (December) 20.2865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.2170 19.3915 19.7167
February 19.4284 18.4655 18.7101
March 18.6554 18.0148 18.3277
April 18.7500 18.0817 18.3601
May 19.0143 17.9819 18.4628
June 19.3600 18.6895 19.0001
July 20.0066 19.3048 19.6203
August 20.5803 19.7194 20.2656
September 20.6092 19.9984 20.3472
October 21.5313 20.5596 21.1476
November 21.9421 20.9261 21.3752
December 22.1261 21.1492 21.6505