YEARLY HIGH
0.1698 CVE
YEARLY LOW
0.1633 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1679 CVE

2016 XAF to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.1698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1679 to the December average rate of 0.1680, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1698 was up 0.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1695, 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 849 CVE
2015 Average 839 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 817 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.58 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1683
0.1674
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CVE 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 0.1679, compared to 0.1678 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) 0.1679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0058 CVE (High: 0.1691 / Low: 0.1633). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 CVE (High: 0.1682 / Low: 0.1670).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.1683) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1676), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.39%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.1683
2015 Avg (March) 0.1676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1684 0.1671 0.1679
February 0.1690 0.1673 0.1681
March 0.1698 0.1675 0.1683
April 0.1688 0.1665 0.1680
May 0.1689 0.1666 0.1675
June 0.1691 0.1669 0.1678
July 0.1682 0.1670 0.1677
August 0.1682 0.1669 0.1677
September 0.1682 0.1669 0.1678
October 0.1685 0.1672 0.1678
November 0.1685 0.1672 0.1679
December 0.1691 0.1633 0.1680