YEARLY HIGH
0.0069 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0052 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0059 BRL

2016 XAF to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.0069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.0052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0067 to the December average rate of 0.0054, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0069 was down 2.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0071, 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 35 BRL
2015 Average 28 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 26 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.65 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0068
0.0052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BRL 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 0.0063, compared to 0.0055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0007 BRL (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0054). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BRL (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0055).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0067) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0049), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+37.86%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0067
2015 Avg (February) 0.0049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0069 0.0065 0.0067
February 0.0069 0.0066 0.0067
March 0.0065 0.0061 0.0063
April 0.0064 0.0060 0.0061
May 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
June 0.0061 0.0054 0.0059
July 0.0056 0.0055 0.0055
August 0.0056 0.0053 0.0055
September 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
October 0.0056 0.0052 0.0054
November 0.0056 0.0053 0.0055
December 0.0057 0.0052 0.0054