YEARLY HIGH
208.3290 STD
YEARLY LOW
195.4673 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
205.3397 STD

2016 XPF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 208.3290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 195.4673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8617 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 205.2408 to the December average rate of 205.2908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 208.3290 was up 0.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 207.0495, 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 1,041,645 STD
2015 Average 1,025,110 STD
Yearly Trough Low 977,337 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,308.58 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

206.0158
204.6178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to STD 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 205.2054, compared to 205.4740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2686 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 205.2054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 205.4740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 11.3893 STD (High: 206.8566 / Low: 195.4673). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4905 STD (High: 206.1688 / Low: 204.6783).

June Spread (Volatile) ±11.3893
September Spread (Stable) ±1.4905

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7411 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 205.8993) against the same month in 2015 (average: 205.1097), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7896 (+0.38%).

2016 Avg (February) 205.8993
2015 Avg (February) 205.1097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 206.1990 204.4256 205.2408
February 208.3290 204.2968 205.8993
March 207.2081 204.6146 205.4753
April 205.5749 202.4751 204.7343
May 205.5165 203.9424 204.7874
June 206.8566 195.4673 205.0953
July 206.2669 204.3748 205.4747
August 206.5484 204.1231 205.5187
September 206.1688 204.6783 205.5582
October 206.4362 203.2617 205.5064
November 206.7232 204.4114 205.4953
December 206.6256 203.5489 205.2908