YEARLY HIGH
0.1354 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1150 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1231 SCR

2016 XPF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.1354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.1150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0204 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1191 to the December average rate of 0.1181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1354 was down 3.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1405, 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 677 SCR
2015 Average 619 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 575 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.01 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1285
0.1171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to SCR 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 0.1241, compared to 0.1221 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) 0.1241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0159 SCR (High: 0.1354 / Low: 0.1194). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 SCR (High: 0.1259 / Low: 0.1229).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1246) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1331), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0086 (-6.43%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1246
2015 Avg (February) 0.1331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1243 0.1170 0.1191
February 0.1354 0.1194 0.1246
March 0.1290 0.1204 0.1239
April 0.1334 0.1203 0.1276
May 0.1318 0.1212 0.1261
June 0.1271 0.1171 0.1233
July 0.1252 0.1184 0.1222
August 0.1273 0.1218 0.1244
September 0.1259 0.1229 0.1246
October 0.1256 0.1201 0.1227
November 0.1248 0.1173 0.1208
December 0.1208 0.1150 0.1181