2016 XOF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.7172 STD

YEARLY LOW

35.3282 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.1837 STD

2016 XOF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XOF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 37.7172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 35.3282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3890 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.1235 to the December average rate of 37.4047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 37.7172 was down 0.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 37.7182, 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 188,586 STD

2015 Average 186,527 STD

Yearly Trough Low 176,641 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,944.83 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

37.4406

37.0101

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to STD 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 37.1278, compared to 37.2395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.1278

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.2395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.1995 STD (High: 37.5277 / Low: 35.3282). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3753 STD (High: 37.3396 / Low: 36.9643).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.1995

July Spread (Stable) ±0.3753

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1483 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 37.2139) against the same month in 2015 (average: 37.3660), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1521 (-0.41%).

2016 Avg (February) 37.2139

2015 Avg (February) 37.3660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.3620	36.9226	37.1235
February	37.7172	36.9281	37.2139
March	37.6211	36.9878	37.1942
April	37.3692	36.7373	37.0460
May	37.2449	36.8477	37.0542
June	37.5277	35.3282	37.1352
July	37.3396	36.9643	37.1877
August	37.4290	36.9050	37.1709
September	37.3774	36.9746	37.2227
October	37.4206	36.7852	37.1941
November	37.5124	36.9307	37.2572
December	37.5760	37.1886	37.4047