2016 XCD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

233.2491 XOF

YEARLY LOW

211.1448 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

220.4725 XOF

2016 XCD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 233.2491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 211.1448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.1043 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 224.7752 to the December average rate of 230.3698, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 233.2491 was up 1.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 230.7369, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,166,246 XOF

2015 Average 1,095,443 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,055,724 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,521.70 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

231.8618

213.9575

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 218.8207, compared to 222.1242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 218.8207

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 222.1242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 9.8912 XOF (High: 229.6035 / Low: 219.7123). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4589 XOF (High: 218.8743 / Low: 216.4154).

November Spread (Volatile) ±9.8912

September Spread (Stable) ±2.4589

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.5086 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 230.3698) against the same month in 2015 (average: 223.3771), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9926 (+3.13%).

2016 Avg (December) 230.3698

2015 Avg (December) 223.3771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	226.8247	223.3737	224.7752
February	224.2442	216.0140	220.2666
March	225.2490	215.4027	219.3795
April	216.8786	213.9862	215.4495
May	219.5110	211.1448	216.1043
June	220.5827	213.7808	216.9490
July	222.5056	218.2009	220.2393
August	220.7823	215.4833	217.9044
September	218.8743	216.4154	217.5725
October	224.0183	217.4886	220.9861
November	229.6035	219.7123	225.6734
December	233.2491	226.3028	230.3698