YEARLY HIGH
0.0040 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0036 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0038 TOP

2016 XAF to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.0040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0037 to the December average rate of 0.0037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0040 was up 2.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0039, 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 20 TOP
2015 Average 18 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 18 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.98 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0039
0.0036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to TOP 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 0.0038, compared to 0.0038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0002 TOP (High: 0.0040 / Low: 0.0038). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 TOP (High: 0.0039 / Low: 0.0038).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0038) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0035), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+10.81%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0038
2015 Avg (February) 0.0035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037
February 0.0040 0.0038 0.0038
March 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
April 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
May 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
June 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
July 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
August 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
September 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
October 0.0039 0.0037 0.0037
November 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
December 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037