YEARLY HIGH
37.9981 BYR
YEARLY LOW
30.7032 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.9278 BYR

2016 XAF to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 37.9981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 30.7032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2949 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.8550 to the December average rate of 32.1506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 37.9981 was up 22.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 30.9300, 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 189,990 BYR
2015 Average 134,451 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 153,516 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,474.43 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

37.1091
31.6999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BYR 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 34.3989, compared to 33.4566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.3989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.4566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 4.5803 BYR (High: 35.2835 / Low: 30.7032). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3463 BYR (High: 34.2968 / Low: 33.9505).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.5803
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3463

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.6531 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 36.6584) against the same month in 2015 (average: 26.3084), the exchange rate shifted by +10.3500 (+39.34%).

2016 Avg (February) 36.6584
2015 Avg (February) 26.3084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.2835 30.7032 32.8550
February 37.9981 35.0799 36.6584
March 35.6793 34.4127 35.0053
April 35.0385 33.5154 34.3053
May 33.8499 33.1668 33.5141
June 34.4126 33.6107 34.0554
July 34.1078 33.4625 33.7315
August 34.5467 33.7620 34.1341
September 34.2968 33.9505 34.1573
October 34.3139 33.1338 33.6357
November 33.9529 32.2317 32.9304
December 32.8132 31.7365 32.1506