2016 XAF to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5782 KPW

YEARLY LOW

1.4261 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5168 KPW

2016 XAF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.5782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.4261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1520 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4894 to the December average rate of 1.4449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5782 was down 4.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6535, 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 7,891 KPW

2015 Average 7,610 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 7,131 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 760.20 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5653

1.4340

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KPW 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 1.5300, compared to 1.5035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5300

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0777 KPW (High: 1.5260 / Low: 1.4484). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 KPW (High: 1.5415 / Low: 1.5256).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0777

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

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 0.0350 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.5490) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5307), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0183 (+1.20%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.5490

2015 Avg (May) 1.5307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4990	1.4753	1.4894
February	1.5522	1.4922	1.5222
March	1.5565	1.4908	1.5266
April	1.5673	1.5429	1.5543
May	1.5782	1.5247	1.5490
June	1.5595	1.5113	1.5387
July	1.5286	1.5037	1.5156
August	1.5527	1.5174	1.5340
September	1.5415	1.5256	1.5351
October	1.5419	1.4889	1.5117
November	1.5260	1.4484	1.4799
December	1.4745	1.4261	1.4449