2016 XAF to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0024 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.0021 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0022 CAD

2016 XAF to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0023 to the December average rate of 0.0021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0024 was up 4.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0023, 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 12 CAD

2015 Average 11 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 11 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.57 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0024

0.0021

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CAD 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 0.0023, compared to 0.0022 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) 0.0023

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0024 / Low: 0.0022). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CAD (High: 0.0022 / Low: 0.0022).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0023) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0021), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+9.65%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0023

2015 Avg (January) 0.0021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0024	0.0023	0.0023
February	0.0024	0.0022	0.0023
March	0.0023	0.0022	0.0022
April	0.0023	0.0022	0.0022
May	0.0022	0.0022	0.0022
June	0.0022	0.0022	0.0022
July	0.0022	0.0022	0.0022
August	0.0022	0.0022	0.0022
September	0.0023	0.0022	0.0022
October	0.0023	0.0022	0.0022
November	0.0023	0.0022	0.0022
December	0.0022	0.0021	0.0021