YEARLY HIGH
0.1294 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.1099 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1179 KGS

2016 XAF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 0.1294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0195 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1256 to the December average rate of 0.1112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1294 was up 1.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1272, 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 647 KGS
2015 Average 544 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 549 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.44 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1281
0.1096
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KGS 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 0.1213, compared to 0.1145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0060 KGS (High: 0.1294 / Low: 0.1234). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 KGS (High: 0.1264 / Low: 0.1244).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1266) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0215 (+20.41%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1266
2015 Avg (February) 0.1051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1264 0.1244 0.1256
February 0.1294 0.1234 0.1266
March 0.1239 0.1215 0.1226
April 0.1221 0.1172 0.1192
May 0.1201 0.1156 0.1176
June 0.1184 0.1131 0.1160
July 0.1154 0.1122 0.1133
August 0.1183 0.1156 0.1169
September 0.1183 0.1159 0.1172
October 0.1164 0.1127 0.1147
November 0.1165 0.1111 0.1134
December 0.1133 0.1099 0.1112