YEARLY HIGH
0.0458 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0384 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0431 UAH

2016 XAF to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0402 to the December average rate of 0.0422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0458 was down 7.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0494, 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 229 UAH
2015 Average 184 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 192 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.62 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0452
0.0398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to UAH 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 0.0433, compared to 0.0428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0040 UAH (High: 0.0424 / Low: 0.0384). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 UAH (High: 0.0421 / Low: 0.0415).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0448) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0423), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+5.94%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0448
2015 Avg (February) 0.0423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0424 0.0384 0.0402
February 0.0458 0.0424 0.0448
March 0.0457 0.0430 0.0445
April 0.0454 0.0433 0.0441
May 0.0441 0.0426 0.0434
June 0.0432 0.0417 0.0426
July 0.0421 0.0415 0.0418
August 0.0443 0.0419 0.0428
September 0.0457 0.0438 0.0448
October 0.0443 0.0424 0.0432
November 0.0433 0.0412 0.0423
December 0.0437 0.0416 0.0422