YEARLY HIGH
22.0916 XOF
YEARLY LOW
17.9978 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.8090 XOF

2016 UYU to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UYU to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 22.0916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 17.9978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0939 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.8086 to the December average rate of 21.6299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 22.0916 was down 10.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 24.7056, 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 110,458 XOF
2015 Average 108,895 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 89,989 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,469.25 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.9509
18.0985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 18.8542, compared to 20.7638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.8542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.7638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.0843 XOF (High: 19.0820 / Low: 17.9978). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6368 XOF (High: 18.8491 / Low: 18.2124).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0843
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6368

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 0.9830 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 21.6299) against the same month in 2015 (average: 20.3116), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3183 (+6.49%).

2016 Avg (December) 21.6299
2015 Avg (December) 20.3116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.2702 19.4676 19.8086
February 19.5122 18.5463 18.8256
March 18.8022 18.0798 18.4195
April 18.8491 18.2124 18.4637
May 19.0820 17.9978 18.5599
June 19.3753 18.7242 19.0477
July 20.0862 19.3124 19.6598
August 20.6051 19.7573 20.3152
September 20.6678 20.0266 20.3801
October 21.5594 20.6620 21.1902
November 21.9314 21.0328 21.4076
December 22.0916 21.1800 21.6299