YEARLY HIGH
0.0061 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0053 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0057 PEN

2016 XAF to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.0061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0057 to the December average rate of 0.0055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0061 was up 5.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0057, 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 30 PEN
2015 Average 27 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 27 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.56 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0060
0.0054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to PEN 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 0.0057, compared to 0.0056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0003 PEN (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0058). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PEN (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0057).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0059) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+11.35%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0059
2015 Avg (February) 0.0053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0058 0.0056 0.0057
February 0.0061 0.0058 0.0059
March 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
April 0.0059 0.0056 0.0057
May 0.0058 0.0057 0.0057
June 0.0058 0.0056 0.0057
July 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
August 0.0058 0.0056 0.0057
September 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
October 0.0058 0.0056 0.0057
November 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
December 0.0056 0.0053 0.0055