2016 XAF to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3850 SYP

YEARLY LOW

0.3380 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3658 SYP

2016 XAF to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.3850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.3380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0470 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3641 to the December average rate of 0.3429, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3850 was up 4.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3702, 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 1,925 SYP

2015 Average 1,645 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 1,690 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 234.98 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3828

0.3392

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SYP 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 0.3733, compared to 0.3582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3733

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0190 SYP (High: 0.3630 / Low: 0.3441). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 SYP (High: 0.3670 / Low: 0.3633).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0190

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.3777) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0564 (+17.56%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.3777

2015 Avg (May) 0.3213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3664	0.3610	0.3641
February	0.3790	0.3646	0.3718
March	0.3799	0.3642	0.3727
April	0.3823	0.3763	0.3792
May	0.3850	0.3715	0.3777
June	0.3797	0.3656	0.3743
July	0.3672	0.3603	0.3637
August	0.3708	0.3627	0.3663
September	0.3670	0.3633	0.3654
October	0.3667	0.3541	0.3594
November	0.3630	0.3441	0.3517
December	0.3503	0.3380	0.3429