2016 XPF to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 XPF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the XPF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 86.2693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 68.2979.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.9714 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.4422 to the December average rate of 81.8334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 86.2693 was up 18.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 72.6161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XPF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
XPF to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 71.3542, compared to 83.6956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.3414 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 14.5802 GNF (High: 83.2430 / Low: 68.6628). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2987 GNF (High: 70.9907 / Low: 69.6919).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.9594 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 85.4447) against the same month in 2015 (average: 68.6348), the exchange rate shifted by +16.8099 (+24.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70.9907 | 69.6919 | 70.4422 |
| February | 73.1276 | 69.6961 | 71.6113 |
| March | 72.2074 | 69.6219 | 71.0059 |
| April | 72.6336 | 71.2420 | 71.9751 |
| May | 72.6558 | 68.2979 | 70.0157 |
| June | 83.2430 | 68.6628 | 73.0753 |
| July | 84.1054 | 82.0690 | 83.1079 |
| August | 86.0082 | 83.7657 | 85.0325 |
| September | 86.2693 | 84.4067 | 85.4447 |
| October | 85.9842 | 82.9300 | 84.1332 |
| November | 85.3836 | 80.1882 | 82.6219 |
| December | 82.8620 | 80.2267 | 81.8334 |