2016 VEF to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

96.5292 XAF

YEARLY LOW

57.1854 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

68.1241 XAF

2016 VEF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 96.5292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 57.1854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.3437 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.6177 to the December average rate of 62.3672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 96.5292 was down 2.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 98.8344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 482,646 XAF

2015 Average 468,295 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 285,927 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 196,718.66 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

99.3733

54.3060

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 76.2354, compared to 60.0128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.2226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.2354

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.0128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.8347 XAF (High: 95.5079 / Low: 91.6731). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6035 XAF (High: 59.1202 / Low: 58.5168).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.8347

September Spread (Stable) ±0.6035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 35.1707 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -35.1707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 95.6177) against the same month in 2015 (average: 89.3803), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2374 (+6.98%).

2016 Avg (January) 95.6177

2015 Avg (January) 89.3803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	96.5292	95.0039	95.6177
February	95.4711	91.7461	93.5668
March	95.5079	91.6731	93.2323
April	58.4905	57.5804	58.0616
May	59.1898	57.1854	58.2729
June	59.7257	57.8965	58.6613
July	59.9698	59.0240	59.4842
August	59.4438	58.0935	58.8115
September	59.1202	58.5168	58.7625
October	60.5831	58.4994	59.6828
November	62.2628	59.1175	60.9687
December	63.1332	61.1545	62.3672