2016 XAF to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3114 DJF

YEARLY LOW

0.2825 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2995 DJF

2016 XAF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.3114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.2825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0289 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2940 to the December average rate of 0.2865, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3114 was down 5.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3283, 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 1,557 DJF

2015 Average 1,502 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 1,413 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 144.58 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3089

0.2845

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XAF to DJF 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 0.3020, compared to 0.2969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3020

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0155 DJF (High: 0.3019 / Low: 0.2864). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 DJF (High: 0.3043 / Low: 0.3005).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.3057) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3017), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+1.33%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.3057

2015 Avg (May) 0.3017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2960	0.2912	0.2940
February	0.3064	0.2944	0.3005
March	0.3075	0.2943	0.3014
April	0.3096	0.3046	0.3069
May	0.3114	0.3012	0.3057
June	0.3081	0.2985	0.3039
July	0.3009	0.2963	0.2986
August	0.3062	0.2990	0.3023
September	0.3043	0.3005	0.3026
October	0.3045	0.2940	0.2984
November	0.3019	0.2864	0.2927
December	0.2917	0.2825	0.2865