YEARLY HIGH
0.4839 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.4628 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4741 HUF

2016 XAF to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 0.4839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.4628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0211 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4787 to the December average rate of 0.4754, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4839 was down 1.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4916, 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 2,420 HUF
2015 Average 2,360 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 2,314 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.58 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4804
0.4661
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to HUF 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 0.4760, compared to 0.4721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4760
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0122 HUF (High: 0.4839 / Low: 0.4717). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 HUF (High: 0.4739 / Low: 0.4693).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.4772) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4755), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.37%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.4772
2015 Avg (June) 0.4755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4837 0.4741 0.4787
February 0.4760 0.4676 0.4724
March 0.4791 0.4700 0.4739
April 0.4783 0.4714 0.4747
May 0.4823 0.4741 0.4792
June 0.4839 0.4717 0.4772
July 0.4823 0.4730 0.4783
August 0.4739 0.4693 0.4717
September 0.4729 0.4662 0.4696
October 0.4715 0.4628 0.4673
November 0.4770 0.4651 0.4705
December 0.4797 0.4705 0.4754