YEARLY HIGH
0.0017 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0016 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0017 CHF

2016 XAF to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0017 to the December average rate of 0.0016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0017 was down 7.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0018, 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 8 CHF
2015 Average 8 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 8 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.34 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0017
0.0016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CHF 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 0.0017, compared to 0.0017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0000 CHF (High: 0.0017 / Low: 0.0016). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CHF (High: 0.0017 / Low: 0.0016).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0000
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0017) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0016), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+3.65%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0017
2015 Avg (February) 0.0016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
February 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
March 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
April 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
May 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
June 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
July 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
August 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
September 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
October 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
November 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
December 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016