YEARLY HIGH
0.0269 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.0243 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0257 MVR

2016 XAF to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.0269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0253 to the December average rate of 0.0246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0269 was down 4.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0282, 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 134 MVR
2015 Average 129 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 121 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.21 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0265
0.0244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MVR 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 0.0260, compared to 0.0255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0013 MVR (High: 0.0259 / Low: 0.0246). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MVR (High: 0.0262 / Low: 0.0258).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0263) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0260), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+1.33%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0263
2015 Avg (May) 0.0260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0255 0.0251 0.0253
February 0.0264 0.0252 0.0259
March 0.0264 0.0254 0.0259
April 0.0266 0.0260 0.0263
May 0.0269 0.0258 0.0263
June 0.0265 0.0254 0.0261
July 0.0259 0.0254 0.0256
August 0.0262 0.0255 0.0259
September 0.0262 0.0258 0.0260
October 0.0262 0.0252 0.0256
November 0.0259 0.0246 0.0251
December 0.0250 0.0243 0.0246