YEARLY HIGH
0.1911 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1762 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1843 DZD

2016 XAF to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.1911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0150 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1777 to the December average rate of 0.1779, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1911 was up 3.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1839, 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 956 DZD
2015 Average 848 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 881 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.91 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1900
0.1766
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to DZD 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 0.1848, compared to 0.1839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0089 DZD (High: 0.1891 / Low: 0.1802). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 DZD (High: 0.1870 / Low: 0.1855).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.1889) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1673), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0216 (+12.90%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.1889
2015 Avg (May) 0.1673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1787 0.1765 0.1777
February 0.1819 0.1777 0.1803
March 0.1891 0.1802 0.1858
April 0.1900 0.1867 0.1877
May 0.1911 0.1871 0.1889
June 0.1899 0.1857 0.1882
July 0.1869 0.1851 0.1860
August 0.1878 0.1851 0.1864
September 0.1870 0.1855 0.1863
October 0.1878 0.1822 0.1849
November 0.1861 0.1786 0.1818
December 0.1803 0.1762 0.1779