2016 VEF to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

96.9325 XOF

YEARLY LOW

57.2360 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

68.3560 XOF

2016 VEF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 96.9325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 57.2360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.6965 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.0650 to the December average rate of 62.3085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 96.9325 was down 1.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 98.7255, 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 484,663 XOF

2015 Average 468,320 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 286,180 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 198,482.64 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

99.8326

54.6216

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 76.6140, compared to 60.0981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.5159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.6140

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.0981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 4.1207 XOF (High: 96.2595 / Low: 92.1388). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6686 XOF (High: 59.2054 / Low: 58.5368).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.1207

September Spread (Stable) ±0.6686

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 35.3103 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -35.3103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 96.0650) against the same month in 2015 (average: 89.3236), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7414 (+7.55%).

2016 Avg (January) 96.0650

2015 Avg (January) 89.3236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	96.9325	95.4568	96.0650
February	95.8828	92.3121	94.1424
March	96.2595	92.1388	93.6995
April	58.7885	58.0025	58.3892
May	59.4919	57.2360	58.5797
June	59.7824	57.9674	58.8082
July	60.1843	59.0320	59.6038
August	59.7182	58.2966	58.9552
September	59.2054	58.5368	58.8576
October	60.6738	58.8317	59.8032
November	62.1766	59.4405	61.0602
December	63.0396	61.2031	62.3085