2016 XAF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.8932 STD

YEARLY LOW

35.4087 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.3012 STD

2016 XAF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 37.8932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 35.4087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4846 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.2970 to the December average rate of 37.3696, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 37.8932 was up 0.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 37.6984, 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 189,466 STD

2015 Average 186,536 STD

Yearly Trough Low 177,043 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,422.87 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

37.4653

37.2064

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to STD 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 37.3089, compared to 37.2934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.3089

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.2934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.1378 STD (High: 37.5465 / Low: 35.4087). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2876 STD (High: 37.4445 / Low: 37.1569).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.1378

January Spread (Stable) ±0.2876

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1255 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 37.4437) against the same month in 2015 (average: 37.3601), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0836 (+0.22%).

2016 Avg (February) 37.4437

2015 Avg (February) 37.3601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.4445	37.1569	37.2970
February	37.8932	37.2082	37.4437
March	37.7196	37.2438	37.3806
April	37.4133	36.9255	37.2552
May	37.3828	37.0895	37.2490
June	37.5465	35.4087	37.2279
July	37.4437	37.0858	37.2624
August	37.4444	37.0049	37.2617
September	37.4301	37.1168	37.2829
October	37.4787	36.8792	37.2694
November	37.5790	37.0088	37.3144
December	37.5413	37.1656	37.3696