YEARLY HIGH
0.0396 HNL
YEARLY LOW
0.0366 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0384 HNL

2016 XAF to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0371 to the December average rate of 0.0374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0396 was up 2.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0388, 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 198 HNL
2015 Average 183 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 183 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.99 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0392
0.0369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to HNL 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 0.0384, compared to 0.0383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0017 HNL (High: 0.0389 / Low: 0.0372). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 HNL (High: 0.0391 / Low: 0.0387).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0389) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0373), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+4.20%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0389
2015 Avg (May) 0.0373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0374 0.0366 0.0371
February 0.0389 0.0373 0.0382
March 0.0391 0.0375 0.0383
April 0.0393 0.0387 0.0390
May 0.0396 0.0384 0.0389
June 0.0394 0.0381 0.0388
July 0.0386 0.0381 0.0384
August 0.0394 0.0386 0.0390
September 0.0391 0.0387 0.0390
October 0.0391 0.0377 0.0384
November 0.0389 0.0372 0.0379
December 0.0380 0.0371 0.0374