YEARLY HIGH
2.0880 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.8608 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9560 KRW

2016 XAF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 2.0880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 1.8608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2272 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9875 to the December average rate of 1.9013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0880 was down 0.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0948, 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 10,440 KRW
2015 Average 9,567 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 9,304 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,136.23 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0769
1.8746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KRW 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 2.0095, compared to 1.9025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0937 KRW (High: 2.0880 / Low: 1.9943). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0378 KRW (High: 2.0339 / Low: 1.9961).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0937
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0378

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0769 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0769

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2.0601) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1553 (+8.15%).

2016 Avg (February) 2.0601
2015 Avg (February) 1.9047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0204 1.9447 1.9875
February 2.0880 1.9943 2.0601
March 2.0461 1.9798 2.0080
April 2.0054 1.9517 1.9815
May 2.0339 1.9961 2.0217
June 2.0290 1.9485 1.9981
July 1.9606 1.8931 1.9212
August 1.9304 1.8608 1.8943
September 1.9257 1.8671 1.8930
October 1.9154 1.8737 1.8915
November 1.9374 1.8942 1.9137
December 1.9380 1.8757 1.9013