YEARLY HIGH
0.0772 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0675 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0734 SBD

2016 XPF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.0772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0742 to the December average rate of 0.0696, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0772 was up 0.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0768, 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 386 SBD
2015 Average 365 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 338 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.32 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0762
0.0690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to SBD 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 0.0744, compared to 0.0724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0044 SBD (High: 0.0719 / Low: 0.0675). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SBD (High: 0.0745 / Low: 0.0733).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0756) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0733), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+3.12%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0756
2015 Avg (February) 0.0733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0752 0.0730 0.0742
February 0.0772 0.0742 0.0756
March 0.0753 0.0734 0.0743
April 0.0758 0.0740 0.0753
May 0.0751 0.0725 0.0738
June 0.0744 0.0722 0.0735
July 0.0740 0.0727 0.0733
August 0.0744 0.0727 0.0736
September 0.0745 0.0733 0.0737
October 0.0737 0.0717 0.0726
November 0.0734 0.0704 0.0716
December 0.0719 0.0675 0.0696