2016 XAF to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0134 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.9955 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0032 XOF

2016 XAF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 1.0134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.9955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0179 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0047 to the December average rate of 0.9991, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0134 was up 0.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0043, 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 5,067 XOF

2015 Average 5,000 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 4,977 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.62 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0069

0.9984

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to XOF 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 1.0049, compared to 1.0015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0049

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0134 XOF (High: 1.0134 / Low: 1.0000). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 XOF (High: 1.0044 / Low: 0.9990).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.0062) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+0.63%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.0062

2015 Avg (February) 0.9998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0097	1.0000	1.0047
February	1.0134	1.0000	1.0062
March	1.0088	1.0013	1.0050
April	1.0096	1.0000	1.0057
May	1.0094	1.0009	1.0053
June	1.0067	0.9993	1.0025
July	1.0058	0.9987	1.0020
August	1.0074	0.9994	1.0024
September	1.0044	0.9990	1.0016
October	1.0103	0.9999	1.0020
November	1.0084	0.9962	1.0015
December	1.0026	0.9955	0.9991