YEARLY HIGH
0.0047 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0043 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0046 XCD

2016 XAF to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0045 to the December average rate of 0.0043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0047 was down 4.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0050, 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 24 XCD
2015 Average 23 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 21 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.29 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0047
0.0043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to XCD 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 0.0046, compared to 0.0045 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) 0.0046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0002 XCD (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0043). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XCD (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0046).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0047) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0046), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.27%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0047
2015 Avg (May) 0.0046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
February 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
March 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
April 0.0047 0.0046 0.0047
May 0.0047 0.0046 0.0047
June 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
July 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
August 0.0047 0.0046 0.0046
September 0.0046 0.0046 0.0046
October 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
November 0.0046 0.0043 0.0044
December 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043