YEARLY HIGH
0.4385 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.3525 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4053 YER

2016 XAF to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.4385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.3525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0860 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3558 to the December average rate of 0.4016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4385 was up 11.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3949, 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 2,193 YER
2015 Average 1,818 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,763 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 429.99 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4373
0.3484
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to YER 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 0.3928, compared to 0.4178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0633 YER (High: 0.4354 / Low: 0.3722). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 YER (High: 0.4284 / Low: 0.4239).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0633
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.4299) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3657), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0642 (+17.55%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.4299
2015 Avg (May) 0.3657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3582 0.3525 0.3558
February 0.3708 0.3564 0.3637
March 0.3717 0.3562 0.3647
April 0.4354 0.3722 0.4156
May 0.4385 0.4228 0.4299
June 0.4334 0.4185 0.4270
July 0.4246 0.4178 0.4210
August 0.4315 0.4212 0.4261
September 0.4284 0.4239 0.4266
October 0.4286 0.4138 0.4200
November 0.4235 0.4026 0.4112
December 0.4099 0.3966 0.4016