YEARLY HIGH
0.0311 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0128 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0168 EGP

2016 XAF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0130 to the December average rate of 0.0295, the exchange rate registered a net change of 128.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0311 was up 124.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0139, 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 156 EGP
2015 Average 65 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 64 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.40 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0312
0.0113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to EGP 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 0.0144, compared to 0.0192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0150 EGP (High: 0.0299 / Low: 0.0149). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0151).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0295) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0166 (+127.43%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0295
2015 Avg (December) 0.0130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0130 0.0128 0.0130
February 0.0135 0.0130 0.0132
March 0.0154 0.0130 0.0143
April 0.0155 0.0152 0.0153
May 0.0156 0.0150 0.0153
June 0.0154 0.0148 0.0152
July 0.0151 0.0148 0.0150
August 0.0153 0.0150 0.0151
September 0.0152 0.0151 0.0151
October 0.0152 0.0147 0.0149
November 0.0299 0.0149 0.0256
December 0.0311 0.0289 0.0295