2016 XAF to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.6277 GNF

YEARLY LOW

12.4594 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.0817 GNF

2016 XAF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 15.6277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 12.4594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1682 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8010 to the December average rate of 14.8965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.6277 was up 18.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.2173, 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 78,138 GNF

2015 Average 62,125 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 62,297 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,841.23 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

15.7736

12.4590

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to GNF 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 12.9730, compared to 15.1905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9730

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.6178 GNF (High: 15.0967 / Low: 12.4789). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2453 GNF (High: 12.9127 / Low: 12.6674).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.6178

January Spread (Stable) ±0.2453

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3620 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3620

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 15.4974) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.4900), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0074 (+24.08%).

2016 Avg (September) 15.4974

2015 Avg (September) 12.4900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.9127	12.6674	12.8010
February	13.3116	12.6567	13.0228
March	13.1383	12.6675	12.9176
April	13.2036	12.9474	13.0972
May	13.2268	12.4594	12.7352
June	15.0967	12.4789	13.2640
July	15.2473	14.8837	15.0714
August	15.5704	15.1948	15.4169
September	15.6277	15.2732	15.4974
October	15.6221	15.0255	15.2578
November	15.5315	14.5724	15.0027
December	15.1814	14.6450	14.8965