2016 XAF to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0121 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0109 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0116 BOB

2016 XAF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0114 to the December average rate of 0.0111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0121 was down 4.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0127, 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 61 BOB

2015 Average 58 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 55 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.95 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0120

0.0110

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XAF to BOB 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 0.0117, compared to 0.0115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0117

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0006 BOB (High: 0.0117 / Low: 0.0111). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BOB (High: 0.0119 / Low: 0.0117).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0119) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.06%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0119

2015 Avg (May) 0.0117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0115	0.0113	0.0114
February	0.0119	0.0114	0.0117
March	0.0118	0.0114	0.0116
April	0.0120	0.0117	0.0119
May	0.0121	0.0117	0.0119
June	0.0119	0.0116	0.0118
July	0.0117	0.0116	0.0116
August	0.0119	0.0117	0.0118
September	0.0119	0.0117	0.0118
October	0.0118	0.0115	0.0116
November	0.0117	0.0111	0.0114
December	0.0113	0.0109	0.0111