YEARLY HIGH
0.0556 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.0452 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0508 UYU

2016 XAF to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0507 to the December average rate of 0.0462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0556 was up 9.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0509, 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 278 UYU
2015 Average 231 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 226 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.08 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0554
0.0454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to UYU 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 0.0533, compared to 0.0483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0030 UYU (High: 0.0556 / Low: 0.0526). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 UYU (High: 0.0500 / Low: 0.0485).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0542) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0452), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0090 (+19.96%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0542
2015 Avg (May) 0.0452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0516 0.0495 0.0507
February 0.0542 0.0515 0.0535
March 0.0555 0.0536 0.0546
April 0.0553 0.0533 0.0545
May 0.0556 0.0526 0.0542
June 0.0535 0.0517 0.0526
July 0.0518 0.0500 0.0510
August 0.0507 0.0486 0.0494
September 0.0500 0.0485 0.0492
October 0.0486 0.0464 0.0473
November 0.0478 0.0456 0.0468
December 0.0473 0.0452 0.0462