2016 XAF to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.0560 IRR

YEARLY LOW

47.6596 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.8075 IRR

2016 XAF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 53.0560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 47.6596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3964 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.6464 to the December average rate of 48.2856, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 53.0560 was up 1.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 52.3540, 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 265,280 IRR

2015 Average 244,764 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 238,298 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,982.16 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

52.6151

47.8920

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to IRR 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 51.3545, compared to 50.2604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0941 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.3545

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.2604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.5853 IRR (High: 50.9982 / Low: 48.4129). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5308 IRR (High: 51.5101 / Low: 50.9794).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.5853

September Spread (Stable) ±0.5308

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.1728 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 52.1063) against the same month in 2015 (average: 48.2781), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8282 (+7.93%).

2016 Avg (May) 52.1063

2015 Avg (May) 48.2781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.9630	49.1683	49.6464
February	52.0642	49.7275	51.0357
March	52.2774	50.0471	51.2679
April	52.6874	51.8471	52.2215
May	53.0560	51.3528	52.1063
June	52.5242	50.8278	51.8493
July	51.5719	50.2575	50.7562
August	51.8634	50.7005	51.2540
September	51.5101	50.9794	51.3010
October	51.5190	49.7680	50.5071
November	50.9982	48.4129	49.4584
December	49.2766	47.6596	48.2856