2016 XAF to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0140 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0123 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0133 SBD

2016 XAF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.0140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0135 to the December average rate of 0.0127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0140 was up 0.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0140, 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 70 SBD

2015 Average 66 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 62 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.65 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0138

0.0126

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XAF to SBD 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 0.0135, compared to 0.0131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0135

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0007 SBD (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0123). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SBD (High: 0.0135 / Low: 0.0133).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0137) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0133), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+2.96%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0137

2015 Avg (February) 0.0133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0136	0.0133	0.0135
February	0.0140	0.0135	0.0137
March	0.0137	0.0133	0.0135
April	0.0138	0.0135	0.0137
May	0.0137	0.0132	0.0134
June	0.0135	0.0131	0.0133
July	0.0134	0.0132	0.0133
August	0.0135	0.0132	0.0133
September	0.0135	0.0133	0.0134
October	0.0134	0.0130	0.0132
November	0.0133	0.0128	0.0130
December	0.0131	0.0123	0.0127