2016 XAF to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1374 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.0961 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1129 RUB

2016 XAF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.1374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0413 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1267 to the December average rate of 0.0996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1374 was up 11.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1237, 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 687 RUB

2015 Average 518 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 481 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.43 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1337

0.0965

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to RUB 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 0.1192, compared to 0.1067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1192

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0161 RUB (High: 0.1364 / Low: 0.1202). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 RUB (High: 0.1120 / Low: 0.1074).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1306) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0194 (+17.41%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1306

2015 Avg (February) 0.1112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1364	0.1202	0.1267
February	0.1374	0.1250	0.1306
March	0.1223	0.1155	0.1185
April	0.1188	0.1121	0.1150
May	0.1168	0.1116	0.1135
June	0.1138	0.1080	0.1112
July	0.1122	0.1059	0.1084
August	0.1137	0.1091	0.1106
September	0.1120	0.1074	0.1100
October	0.1078	0.1029	0.1052
November	0.1089	0.1033	0.1062
December	0.1044	0.0961	0.0996