2016 XAF to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0691 SOS

YEARLY LOW

0.8867 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0006 SOS

2016 XAF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 1.0691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.8867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1824 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0243 to the December average rate of 0.9199, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0691 was down 19.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3243, 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 5,345 SOS

2015 Average 5,703 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 4,433 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 912.13 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0668

0.9065

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SOS 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 1.0329, compared to 0.9682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0329

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0801 SOS (High: 0.9748 / Low: 0.8947). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 SOS (High: 1.0039 / Low: 0.9900).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0801

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0347 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.0535) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1535), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1001 (-8.67%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.0535

2015 Avg (April) 1.1535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0344	1.0070	1.0243
February	1.0539	1.0123	1.0365
March	1.0621	1.0104	1.0385
April	1.0691	1.0373	1.0535
May	1.0651	1.0029	1.0398
June	1.0313	0.9832	1.0051
July	0.9951	0.9658	0.9806
August	1.0065	0.9761	0.9926
September	1.0039	0.9900	0.9951
October	1.0017	0.9551	0.9765
November	0.9748	0.8947	0.9443
December	0.9527	0.8867	0.9199