YEARLY HIGH
0.6180 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.5065 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5915 MRO

2016 XAF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 0.6180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.5065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1115 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5538 to the December average rate of 0.5750, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6180 was up 10.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5594, 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 3,090 MRO
2015 Average 2,615 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 2,533 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 557.36 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6138
0.5483
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MRO 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 0.5876, compared to 0.5954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0653 MRO (High: 0.5718 / Low: 0.5065). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 MRO (High: 0.6094 / Low: 0.6027).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0653
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.6083) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5473), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0610 (+11.15%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.6083
2015 Avg (June) 0.5473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5718 0.5065 0.5538
February 0.5893 0.5644 0.5782
March 0.5935 0.5696 0.5830
April 0.6039 0.5910 0.5969
May 0.6135 0.5986 0.6054
June 0.6180 0.5977 0.6083
July 0.6020 0.5934 0.5978
August 0.6123 0.6001 0.6057
September 0.6094 0.6027 0.6070
October 0.6073 0.5916 0.5988
November 0.6057 0.5758 0.5880
December 0.5859 0.5680 0.5750