YEARLY HIGH
0.2144 ALL
YEARLY LOW
0.2045 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2091 ALL

2016 XAF to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.2144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.2045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2103 to the December average rate of 0.2059, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2144 was down 0.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2159, 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 1,072 ALL
2015 Average 1,064 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 1,022 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.59 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2117
0.2054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ALL 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 0.2106, compared to 0.2076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0044 ALL (High: 0.2144 / Low: 0.2100). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 ALL (High: 0.2095 / Low: 0.2080).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.2109) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2136), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-1.29%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.2109
2015 Avg (February) 0.2136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2123 0.2085 0.2103
February 0.2144 0.2100 0.2109
March 0.2119 0.2097 0.2107
April 0.2127 0.2093 0.2112
May 0.2119 0.2096 0.2106
June 0.2120 0.2086 0.2100
July 0.2093 0.2064 0.2077
August 0.2092 0.2065 0.2078
September 0.2095 0.2080 0.2088
October 0.2095 0.2070 0.2081
November 0.2085 0.2061 0.2072
December 0.2072 0.2045 0.2059