YEARLY HIGH
23.3714 IDR
YEARLY LOW
21.2307 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.4193 IDR

2016 XAF to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 23.3714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 21.2307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1407 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.9518 to the December average rate of 21.5346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 23.3714 was down 6.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 25.0909, 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 116,857 IDR
2015 Average 113,203 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 106,153 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,703.45 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

23.2651
21.3773
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to IDR 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 22.8060, compared to 22.0327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7733 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.8060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.0327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.1830 IDR (High: 23.3714 / Low: 22.1884). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3308 IDR (High: 22.2603 / Low: 21.9294).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1830
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3308

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7461 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7461

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 22.8643) against the same month in 2015 (average: 22.0907), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7736 (+3.50%).

2016 Avg (February) 22.8643
2015 Avg (February) 22.0907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.2280 22.7407 22.9518
February 23.3714 22.1884 22.8643
March 22.8797 21.9181 22.3326
April 22.9724 22.5911 22.7467
May 23.2886 22.9182 23.1078
June 23.3012 22.2682 22.8327
July 22.2603 21.9294 22.0865
August 22.7357 22.1301 22.4260
September 22.5893 22.1150 22.3823
October 22.3364 21.5477 21.8724
November 22.1705 21.6241 21.8941
December 22.0406 21.2307 21.5346