YEARLY HIGH
0.0014 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0011 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0012 GBP

2016 XAF to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 0.0014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0011 to the December average rate of 0.0013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0014 was up 14.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0012, 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 7 GBP
2015 Average 6 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 6 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.30 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0014
0.0011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to GBP 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 0.0012, compared to 0.0013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0001 GBP (High: 0.0013 / Low: 0.0012). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GBP (High: 0.0013 / Low: 0.0013).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.0014) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+22.03%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.0014
2015 Avg (October) 0.0011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0012 0.0011 0.0011
February 0.0012 0.0011 0.0012
March 0.0012 0.0012 0.0012
April 0.0012 0.0012 0.0012
May 0.0012 0.0012 0.0012
June 0.0013 0.0012 0.0012
July 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
August 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
September 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
October 0.0014 0.0013 0.0014
November 0.0014 0.0013 0.0013
December 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013