YEARLY HIGH
0.0262 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0214 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0249 ARS

2016 XAF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.0262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0224 to the December average rate of 0.0254, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0262 was up 18.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0220, 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 131 ARS
2015 Average 78 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 107 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.71 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0261
0.0221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ARS 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 0.0243, compared to 0.0254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0029 ARS (High: 0.0262 / Low: 0.0233). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ARS (High: 0.0256 / Low: 0.0249).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0250) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0150), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+66.59%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0250
2015 Avg (February) 0.0150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0230 0.0214 0.0224
February 0.0262 0.0233 0.0250
March 0.0261 0.0247 0.0253
April 0.0257 0.0241 0.0249
May 0.0250 0.0236 0.0243
June 0.0256 0.0235 0.0242
July 0.0255 0.0246 0.0251
August 0.0257 0.0249 0.0253
September 0.0262 0.0254 0.0257
October 0.0262 0.0251 0.0255
November 0.0256 0.0249 0.0252
December 0.0262 0.0246 0.0254