YEARLY HIGH
0.0053 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0051 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0052 LTL

2016 XAF to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.0051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0051 to the December average rate of 0.0053, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0053 was up 0.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0053, 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 26 LTL
2015 Average 26 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 25 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.94 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0053
0.0051
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to LTL 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 0.0052, compared to 0.0052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0002 LTL (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0051). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LTL (High: 0.0052 / Low: 0.0052).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0052) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+3.35%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0052
2015 Avg (May) 0.0050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
February 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
March 0.0053 0.0052 0.0052
April 0.0053 0.0052 0.0052
May 0.0053 0.0052 0.0052
June 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
July 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
August 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
September 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
October 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
November 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
December 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053