2016 YER to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 YER to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the YER to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 4.7757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 3.6419.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1338 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3108 to the December average rate of 4.6565, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.7757 was up 10.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.3405, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 YER based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
YER to CDF 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 4.0484, compared to 4.0238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0246 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.9105 CDF (High: 4.5771 / Low: 3.6667). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 CDF (High: 4.3258 / Low: 4.3066).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4380 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.6565) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.3080), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3486 (+8.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3195 | 4.2968 | 4.3108 |
| February | 4.3258 | 4.3066 | 4.3176 |
| March | 4.3209 | 4.2926 | 4.3116 |
| April | 4.3258 | 3.6978 | 3.8736 |
| May | 3.7299 | 3.7030 | 3.7147 |
| June | 3.8543 | 3.6419 | 3.7620 |
| July | 3.9063 | 3.7719 | 3.8064 |
| August | 3.9329 | 3.8778 | 3.9067 |
| September | 3.9254 | 3.8798 | 3.9034 |
| October | 3.9208 | 3.8349 | 3.8842 |
| November | 4.5771 | 3.6667 | 3.9858 |
| December | 4.7757 | 4.5272 | 4.6565 |