YEARLY HIGH
0.0312 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0128 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0167 EGP

2016 XOF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XOF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.0128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0184 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0129 to the December average rate of 0.0296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 129.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0312 was up 125.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0139, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 156 EGP
2015 Average 65 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 64 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.21 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0312
0.0112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to EGP 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 0.0143, compared to 0.0192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0150 EGP (High: 0.0299 / Low: 0.0149). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0150).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0296) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0166 (+127.93%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0296
2015 Avg (December) 0.0130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0130 0.0128 0.0129
February 0.0134 0.0129 0.0132
March 0.0153 0.0129 0.0142
April 0.0154 0.0151 0.0152
May 0.0156 0.0150 0.0152
June 0.0154 0.0148 0.0151
July 0.0151 0.0148 0.0149
August 0.0153 0.0149 0.0151
September 0.0152 0.0150 0.0151
October 0.0151 0.0147 0.0149
November 0.0299 0.0149 0.0256
December 0.0312 0.0289 0.0296