YEARLY HIGH
845.1570 XAF
YEARLY LOW
809.8737 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
825.0104 XAF

2016 XDR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 845.1570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 809.8737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.2833 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 835.1325 to the December average rate of 838.8179, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 845.1570 was down 1.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 854.3740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,225,785 XAF
2015 Average 4,139,159 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 4,049,369 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176,416.49 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

841.1276
813.4119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to XAF 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 823.5830, compared to 826.4377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 823.5830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 826.4377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 23.9080 XAF (High: 840.9615 / Low: 817.0534). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2537 XAF (High: 824.0930 / Low: 816.8394).

November Spread (Volatile) ±23.9080
September Spread (Stable) ±7.2537

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 10.5880 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.5880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 838.8179) against the same month in 2015 (average: 835.6968), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1211 (+0.37%).

2016 Avg (December) 838.8179
2015 Avg (December) 835.6968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 841.5760 831.2578 835.1325
February 833.4096 816.3662 824.5445
March 833.9245 814.3959 823.1217
April 819.3638 810.7682 815.7215
May 827.3968 809.8737 819.5051
June 829.0371 817.3899 823.4726
July 830.0289 820.4896 826.1874
August 828.5669 811.4443 820.1526
September 824.0930 816.8394 820.2847
October 830.2161 813.0234 822.1700
November 840.9615 817.0534 831.0137
December 845.1570 828.3100 838.8179