YEARLY HIGH
0.1118 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.0934 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1062 HTG

2016 XAF to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 0.1118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0184 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0960 to the December average rate of 0.1069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1118 was up 17.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0953, 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 559 HTG
2015 Average 429 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 467 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.23 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1122
0.0945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to HTG 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 0.1041, compared to 0.1082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0056 HTG (High: 0.1075 / Low: 0.1019). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 HTG (High: 0.1076 / Low: 0.1060).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.1108) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0906), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+22.23%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.1108
2015 Avg (September) 0.0906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0986 0.0934 0.0960
February 0.1034 0.0986 0.1021
March 0.1075 0.1019 0.1049
April 0.1086 0.1066 0.1073
May 0.1090 0.1058 0.1073
June 0.1089 0.1055 0.1073
July 0.1076 0.1060 0.1065
August 0.1108 0.1076 0.1092
September 0.1118 0.1093 0.1108
October 0.1114 0.1074 0.1091
November 0.1095 0.1041 0.1067
December 0.1082 0.1059 0.1069