2016 XOF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1998 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.1682 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1826 JPY

2016 XOF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XOF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.1998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.1682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0316 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1951 to the December average rate of 0.1865, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1998 was down 9.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2209, 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 999 JPY

2015 Average 1,023 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 841 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.05 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1974

0.1700

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to JPY 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 0.1888, compared to 0.1765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1888

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0148 JPY (High: 0.1861 / Low: 0.1713). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 JPY (High: 0.1882 / Low: 0.1846).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1926) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2055), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0128 (-6.24%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1926

2015 Avg (February) 0.2055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1992	0.1927	0.1951
February	0.1998	0.1870	0.1926
March	0.1934	0.1865	0.1907
April	0.1927	0.1840	0.1883
May	0.1882	0.1846	0.1864
June	0.1861	0.1713	0.1797
July	0.1793	0.1682	0.1745
August	0.1749	0.1704	0.1722
September	0.1770	0.1707	0.1737
October	0.1759	0.1715	0.1738
November	0.1846	0.1729	0.1780
December	0.1884	0.1837	0.1865