YEARLY HIGH
0.0035 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0032 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0034 BZD

2016 XAF to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0033 to the December average rate of 0.0032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0035 was down 5.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0037, 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 18 BZD
2015 Average 17 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 16 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.60 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0035
0.0032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BZD 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 0.0034, compared to 0.0033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0002 BZD (High: 0.0034 / Low: 0.0032). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BZD (High: 0.0034 / Low: 0.0034).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0034) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+1.32%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0034
2015 Avg (May) 0.0034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
February 0.0034 0.0033 0.0034
March 0.0035 0.0033 0.0034
April 0.0035 0.0034 0.0034
May 0.0035 0.0034 0.0034
June 0.0035 0.0034 0.0034
July 0.0034 0.0033 0.0034
August 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034
September 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034
October 0.0034 0.0033 0.0034
November 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
December 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032