YEARLY HIGH
0.1178 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.1076 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1132 INR

2016 XAF to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.1178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1113 to the December average rate of 0.1089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1178 was up 0.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1170, 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 589 INR
2015 Average 542 INR
Yearly Trough Low 538 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.86 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1161
0.1082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to INR 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 0.1142, compared to 0.1122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0053 INR (High: 0.1178 / Low: 0.1125). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 INR (High: 0.1157 / Low: 0.1142).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1154) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1073), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+7.59%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1154
2015 Avg (February) 0.1073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1131 0.1090 0.1113
February 0.1178 0.1125 0.1154
March 0.1146 0.1118 0.1135
April 0.1157 0.1142 0.1148
May 0.1167 0.1138 0.1152
June 0.1165 0.1140 0.1150
July 0.1140 0.1124 0.1131
August 0.1158 0.1126 0.1141
September 0.1144 0.1129 0.1139
October 0.1141 0.1106 0.1121
November 0.1132 0.1099 0.1113
December 0.1113 0.1076 0.1089