YEARLY HIGH
0.0024 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0023 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0023 SGD

2016 XAF to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0024 to the December average rate of 0.0023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0024 was down 2.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0025, 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 12 SGD
2015 Average 12 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 11 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.70 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0024
0.0023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SGD 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 0.0023, compared to 0.0023 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) 0.0023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0024 / Low: 0.0023). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SGD (High: 0.0023 / Low: 0.0023).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0024) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0024), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.01%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0024
2015 Avg (January) 0.0024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024
February 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024
March 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
April 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
May 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024
June 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
July 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
August 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
September 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
October 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
November 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
December 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023