YEARLY HIGH
0.1835 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.1800 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1817 XPF

2016 XAF to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.1800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1817 to the December average rate of 0.1820, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1835 was up 0.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1830, 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 917 XPF
2015 Average 910 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 900 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.58 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1821
0.1812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to XPF 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 0.1818, compared to 0.1815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0022 XPF (High: 0.1835 / Low: 0.1812). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 XPF (High: 0.1822 / Low: 0.1817).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 May and June, 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 (December 2016: 0.1820) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.13%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1820
2015 Avg (December) 0.1818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1820 0.1813 0.1817
February 0.1826 0.1813 0.1819
March 0.1822 0.1817 0.1819
April 0.1827 0.1815 0.1820
May 0.1828 0.1814 0.1819
June 0.1819 0.1811 0.1815
July 0.1818 0.1809 0.1813
August 0.1817 0.1810 0.1813
September 0.1820 0.1809 0.1814
October 0.1818 0.1800 0.1814
November 0.1820 0.1811 0.1816
December 0.1835 0.1812 0.1820