2016 ZAR to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

45.9998 XAF

YEARLY LOW

35.7048 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.5111 XAF

2016 ZAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 45.9998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 35.7048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2949 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.1412 to the December average rate of 44.9316, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 45.9998 was down 10.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 51.6465, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,299,989 XAF

2015 Average 2,329,934 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,785,241 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 514,747.41 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

45.7106

36.3622

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XAF 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 38.2325, compared to 42.7897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.2325

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.7897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 3.9191 XAF (High: 44.1316 / Low: 40.2125). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8353 XAF (High: 39.1743 / Low: 37.3390).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.9191

March Spread (Stable) ±1.8353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.6571 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 44.9316) against the same month in 2015 (average: 40.0756), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8560 (+12.12%).

2016 Avg (December) 44.9316

2015 Avg (December) 40.0756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.0575	35.7048	37.1412
February	39.0770	36.2719	37.4316
March	39.1743	37.3390	38.3928
April	40.6649	37.9075	39.6426
May	40.3409	37.1011	37.9855
June	40.1132	37.5911	38.8012
July	42.3609	40.1681	41.2514
August	44.1316	40.2125	42.6314
September	43.3632	40.2939	41.6449
October	44.2076	41.5996	42.7565
November	44.8128	42.2183	43.5224
December	45.9998	43.6924	44.9316