2016 XAF to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0175 VEF

YEARLY LOW

0.0104 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0153 VEF

2016 XAF to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0105 to the December average rate of 0.0160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 53.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0175 was up 50.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0116, 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 87 VEF

2015 Average 53 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 52 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.64 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0179

0.0098

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XAF to VEF 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 0.0139, compared to 0.0167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0139

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0009 VEF (High: 0.0169 / Low: 0.0161). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 VEF (High: 0.0105 / Low: 0.0104).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0172) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0107), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+59.71%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0172

2015 Avg (May) 0.0107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0105	0.0104	0.0105
February	0.0109	0.0105	0.0107
March	0.0109	0.0105	0.0107
April	0.0174	0.0171	0.0172
May	0.0175	0.0169	0.0172
June	0.0173	0.0167	0.0170
July	0.0169	0.0167	0.0168
August	0.0172	0.0168	0.0170
September	0.0171	0.0169	0.0170
October	0.0171	0.0165	0.0168
November	0.0169	0.0161	0.0164
December	0.0164	0.0158	0.0160