YEARLY HIGH
0.0136 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0123 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0131 HKD

2016 XAF to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.0136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0129 to the December average rate of 0.0125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0136 was down 4.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0142, 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 68 HKD
2015 Average 66 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 62 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.51 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0135
0.0124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to HKD 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 0.0132, compared to 0.0130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0007 HKD (High: 0.0132 / Low: 0.0125). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 HKD (High: 0.0133 / Low: 0.0131).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0134) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0132), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.35%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0134
2015 Avg (May) 0.0132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0130 0.0127 0.0129
February 0.0134 0.0129 0.0132
March 0.0134 0.0129 0.0132
April 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134
May 0.0136 0.0132 0.0134
June 0.0134 0.0130 0.0133
July 0.0132 0.0130 0.0131
August 0.0134 0.0131 0.0132
September 0.0133 0.0131 0.0132
October 0.0133 0.0128 0.0130
November 0.0132 0.0125 0.0128
December 0.0127 0.0123 0.0125