YEARLY HIGH
0.0068 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0065 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0066 PLN

2016 XAF to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.0065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0067 to the December average rate of 0.0068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0068 was up 2.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0067, 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 34 PLN
2015 Average 32 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 32 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.95 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0068
0.0065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to PLN 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 0.0066, compared to 0.0066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 PLN (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0065). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PLN (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0067).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 (December 2016: 0.0068) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+3.35%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0068
2015 Avg (December) 0.0065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0068 0.0065 0.0067
February 0.0068 0.0066 0.0067
March 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
April 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
May 0.0068 0.0067 0.0067
June 0.0068 0.0066 0.0067
July 0.0068 0.0066 0.0067
August 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
September 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
October 0.0066 0.0065 0.0066
November 0.0068 0.0066 0.0067
December 0.0068 0.0067 0.0068