YEARLY HIGH
0.4120 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.3565 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3895 GMD

2016 XPF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.4120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.3565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0555 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3597 to the December average rate of 0.3776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4120 was down 5.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4356, 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 2,060 GMD
2015 Average 1,915 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,783 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 277.38 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4094
0.3552
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to GMD 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 0.3862, compared to 0.3929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0490 GMD (High: 0.4063 / Low: 0.3574). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 GMD (High: 0.4029 / Low: 0.3987).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0490
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.4046) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4021), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+0.61%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.4046
2015 Avg (May) 0.4021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3626 0.3565 0.3597
February 0.3734 0.3600 0.3671
March 0.4063 0.3574 0.3788
April 0.4086 0.4015 0.4049
May 0.4120 0.3962 0.4046
June 0.4087 0.3961 0.4020
July 0.3993 0.3933 0.3964
August 0.4065 0.3958 0.4010
September 0.4029 0.3987 0.4007
October 0.4020 0.3894 0.3952
November 0.3975 0.3767 0.3867
December 0.3877 0.3708 0.3776