YEARLY HIGH
844.2851 XOF
YEARLY LOW
811.8073 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
827.6123 XOF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,221,425 XOF
2015 Average 4,139,380 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 4,059,036 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162,388.90 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

840.9089
818.4553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 827.5980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 827.6265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±21.1436
April Spread (Stable) ±8.0871

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 9.4126 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.4126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (January) 839.0377
2015 Avg (January) 802.5962

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