2016 XAF to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0381 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.0348 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0368 ETB

2016 XAF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.0381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0352 to the December average rate of 0.0360, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0381 was up 2.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0373, 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 191 ETB

2015 Average 175 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 174 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.76 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0380

0.0349

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ETB 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 0.0366, compared to 0.0370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0366

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0019 ETB (High: 0.0378 / Low: 0.0359). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ETB (High: 0.0380 / Low: 0.0375).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0376) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0353), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+6.51%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0376

2015 Avg (August) 0.0353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0354	0.0348	0.0352
February	0.0367	0.0353	0.0361
March	0.0372	0.0354	0.0363
April	0.0377	0.0369	0.0372
May	0.0378	0.0369	0.0373
June	0.0377	0.0366	0.0373
July	0.0374	0.0368	0.0370
August	0.0381	0.0372	0.0376
September	0.0380	0.0375	0.0377
October	0.0380	0.0367	0.0373
November	0.0378	0.0359	0.0367
December	0.0366	0.0352	0.0360