2016 XAF to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1200 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.1051 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1143 AFN

2016 XAF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.1200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0149 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1135 to the December average rate of 0.1067, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1200 was up 4.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 600 AFN

2015 Average 518 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 525 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.33 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1194

0.1055

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to AFN 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 0.1168, compared to 0.1117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1168

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0063 AFN (High: 0.1171 / Low: 0.1108). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 AFN (High: 0.1167 / Low: 0.1151).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.1181) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0181 (+18.13%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.1181

2015 Avg (May) 0.1000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1144	0.1125	0.1135
February	0.1188	0.1139	0.1165
March	0.1187	0.1138	0.1162
April	0.1193	0.1172	0.1182
May	0.1200	0.1167	0.1181
June	0.1199	0.1153	0.1182
July	0.1167	0.1151	0.1157
August	0.1171	0.1108	0.1147
September	0.1152	0.1120	0.1137
October	0.1127	0.1092	0.1106
November	0.1117	0.1073	0.1091
December	0.1091	0.1051	0.1067