2016 XAF to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.7001 SLL

YEARLY LOW

6.6695 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.1102 SLL

2016 XAF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 9.7001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 6.6695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0306 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8653 to the December average rate of 8.8798, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.7001 was up 25.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.7533, 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 48,500 SLL

2015 Average 35,045 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 33,347 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,152.91 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.8881

6.5116

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SLL 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 6.9043, compared to 9.3161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9043

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.1391 SLL (High: 8.8186 / Low: 6.6794). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1676 SLL (High: 6.9404 / Low: 6.7727).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.1391

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1676

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3199 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 9.4747) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.4073), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0674 (+47.87%).

2016 Avg (August) 9.4747

2015 Avg (August) 6.4073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.9913	6.7888	6.8653
February	7.0661	6.7795	6.9283
March	6.9691	6.7456	6.8620
April	6.9404	6.7727	6.8506
May	6.9201	6.6695	6.7929
June	8.8186	6.6794	7.1266
July	9.4020	9.2319	9.2939
August	9.7001	9.2724	9.4747
September	9.6745	9.4310	9.6067
October	9.6553	9.2547	9.4418
November	9.5208	8.9763	9.1997
December	9.1019	8.7353	8.8798