2016 XAF to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1635 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.1393 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1505 LRD

2016 XAF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.1635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.1393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0242 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1416 to the December average rate of 0.1476, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1635 was down 2.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1681, 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 817 LRD

2015 Average 727 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 696 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.92 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1580

0.1401

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to LRD 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 0.1484, compared to 0.1526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1484

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0113 LRD (High: 0.1635 / Low: 0.1522). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 LRD (High: 0.1571 / Low: 0.1547).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.1565) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1472), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+6.28%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.1565

2015 Avg (August) 0.1472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1482	0.1393	0.1416
February	0.1448	0.1399	0.1430
March	0.1464	0.1403	0.1436
April	0.1576	0.1466	0.1519
May	0.1587	0.1533	0.1558
June	0.1568	0.1520	0.1547
July	0.1534	0.1508	0.1521
August	0.1635	0.1522	0.1565
September	0.1571	0.1547	0.1560
October	0.1569	0.1496	0.1536
November	0.1547	0.1463	0.1497
December	0.1495	0.1446	0.1476