YEARLY HIGH
0.2100 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.1912 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2026 ETB

2016 XPF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.2100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1935 to the December average rate of 0.1975, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2100 was up 2.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,050 ETB
2015 Average 961 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 956 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.61 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2093
0.1920
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to ETB 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 0.2011, compared to 0.2041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0100 ETB (High: 0.2044 / Low: 0.1944). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 ETB (High: 0.2089 / Low: 0.2068).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.2074) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1942), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0133 (+6.83%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.2074
2015 Avg (August) 0.1942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1946 0.1912 0.1935
February 0.2015 0.1944 0.1983
March 0.2044 0.1944 0.1994
April 0.2069 0.2029 0.2046
May 0.2079 0.2028 0.2052
June 0.2077 0.2016 0.2054
July 0.2064 0.2030 0.2039
August 0.2100 0.2049 0.2074
September 0.2089 0.2068 0.2079
October 0.2092 0.2022 0.2056
November 0.2080 0.1980 0.2021
December 0.2012 0.1933 0.1975