2016 XAF to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.3143 LAK

YEARLY LOW

12.7206 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.6844 LAK

2016 XAF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 14.3143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 12.7206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5937 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4787 to the December average rate of 13.0992, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.3143 was down 4.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.9352, 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 71,572 LAK

2015 Average 68,762 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 63,603 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,968.54 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.0961

13.0085

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to LAK 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 13.8063, compared to 13.5624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8063

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.6535 LAK (High: 13.3741 / Low: 12.7206). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1480 LAK (High: 13.8764 / Low: 13.7284).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6535

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1480

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 0.3200 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 13.9705) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.7626), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2079 (+1.51%).

2016 Avg (May) 13.9705

2015 Avg (May) 13.7626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.5641	13.3816	13.4787
February	14.0424	13.4050	13.7404
March	14.0616	13.4653	13.7867
April	14.1255	13.8320	14.0055
May	14.3143	13.7774	13.9705
June	14.0528	13.5761	13.8558
July	13.7252	13.5032	13.6188
August	13.9494	13.6388	13.7907
September	13.8764	13.7284	13.8080
October	13.8802	13.4482	13.6388
November	13.7881	13.1625	13.4192
December	13.3741	12.7206	13.0992