YEARLY HIGH
39.1251 VND
YEARLY LOW
36.0399 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.6932 VND

2016 XAF to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 39.1251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 36.0399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0852 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.0678 to the December average rate of 36.4515, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 39.1251 was down 0.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 39.4933, 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 195,626 VND
2015 Average 185,290 VND
Yearly Trough Low 180,200 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,425.79 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

38.7346
36.2440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to VND 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 37.9645, compared to 37.4220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.9645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.4220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.5861 VND (High: 38.5691 / Low: 36.9831). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4058 VND (High: 38.2149 / Low: 37.8092).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5861
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4058

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 0.6192 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 38.4310) against the same month in 2015 (average: 36.9619), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4691 (+3.97%).

2016 Avg (May) 38.4310
2015 Avg (May) 36.9619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.3555 36.7246 37.0678
February 38.3773 36.8907 37.7398
March 38.5691 36.9831 37.8256
April 38.8316 38.2249 38.5270
May 39.1251 37.8984 38.4310
June 38.7111 37.4323 38.1958
July 37.8683 37.2646 37.5767
August 38.5136 37.6281 38.0132
September 38.2149 37.8092 38.0608
October 38.2749 36.9321 37.4852
November 37.8619 36.3109 36.9444
December 37.1363 36.0399 36.4515