2016 XDR to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 XDR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the XDR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 844.2851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 811.8073.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.4778 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 839.0377 to the December average rate of 838.0287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 844.2851 was down 1.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 854.5271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
XDR to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 827.5980, compared to 827.6265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0285 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 21.1436 XOF (High: 832.9509 / Low: 811.8073). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0871 XOF (High: 823.7699 / Low: 815.6828).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 9.4126 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 839.0377) against the same month in 2015 (average: 802.5962), the exchange rate shifted by +36.4416 (+4.54%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 844.2851 | 835.4534 | 839.0377 |
| February | 836.6037 | 821.4029 | 829.6251 |
| March | 840.4876 | 819.5250 | 827.2481 |
| April | 823.7699 | 815.6828 | 820.3264 |
| May | 832.9509 | 811.8073 | 823.8168 |
| June | 831.6623 | 818.3908 | 825.5340 |
| July | 832.6914 | 820.6016 | 827.8494 |
| August | 832.0005 | 814.1861 | 822.1581 |
| September | 826.0028 | 817.1192 | 821.6121 |
| October | 831.4404 | 813.6543 | 823.8336 |
| November | 840.2133 | 821.1033 | 832.2774 |
| December | 843.9144 | 828.9687 | 838.0287 |