YEARLY HIGH
7.1098 KHR
YEARLY LOW
6.4158 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8280 KHR

2016 XAF to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 7.1098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 6.4158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6940 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6998 to the December average rate of 6.4963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.1098 was down 5.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.4937, 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 35,549 KHR
2015 Average 34,372 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 32,079 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,470.07 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.0449
6.4464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KHR 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 6.8687, compared to 6.7873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.4098 KHR (High: 6.8549 / Low: 6.4452). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0854 KHR (High: 6.7407 / Low: 6.6553).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4098
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0854

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2117 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 6.9951) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.8845), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1106 (+1.61%).

2016 Avg (May) 6.9951
2015 Avg (May) 6.8845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7407 6.6553 6.6998
February 6.9539 6.6577 6.8063
March 6.9256 6.6344 6.7931
April 7.0433 6.8584 6.9346
May 7.1098 6.8972 6.9951
June 7.0860 6.8321 6.9831
July 6.9072 6.8010 6.8531
August 7.0444 6.8835 6.9564
September 7.0104 6.9037 6.9638
October 7.0312 6.7125 6.8330
November 6.8549 6.4452 6.6212
December 6.5831 6.4158 6.4963