YEARLY HIGH
0.7647 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.7244 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7473 KMF

2016 XAF to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.7647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.7244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0403 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7474 to the December average rate of 0.7497, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7647 was down 1.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7763, 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 3,823 KMF
2015 Average 3,748 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 3,622 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.60 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7582
0.7350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KMF 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 0.7475, compared to 0.7472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0275 KMF (High: 0.7518 / Low: 0.7244). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 KMF (High: 0.7530 / Low: 0.7471).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0275
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.7562) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7527), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+0.46%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.7562
2015 Avg (August) 0.7527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7517 0.7350 0.7474
February 0.7533 0.7461 0.7499
March 0.7556 0.7444 0.7504
April 0.7530 0.7471 0.7496
May 0.7544 0.7405 0.7461
June 0.7454 0.7288 0.7413
July 0.7518 0.7244 0.7369
August 0.7647 0.7488 0.7562
September 0.7547 0.7451 0.7495
October 0.7517 0.7353 0.7443
November 0.7523 0.7307 0.7465
December 0.7570 0.7399 0.7497