2016 ZAR to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.1069 XOF

YEARLY LOW

36.0495 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.6346 XOF

2016 ZAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 46.1069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 36.0495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0575 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.3141 to the December average rate of 44.8895, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 46.1069 was down 10.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 51.5904, 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 2,305,347 XOF

2015 Average 2,329,931 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,802,473 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 502,874.39 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

45.6471

36.5565

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XOF 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 38.4182, compared to 42.8509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.4182

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.8509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 3.9722 XOF (High: 44.2330 / Low: 40.2609). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8050 XOF (High: 39.3819 / Low: 37.5769).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.9722

March Spread (Stable) ±1.8050

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 1.6807 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 44.8895) against the same month in 2015 (average: 40.1250), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7645 (+11.87%).

2016 Avg (December) 44.8895

2015 Avg (December) 40.1250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.1784	36.0495	37.3141
February	39.3232	36.6650	37.6614
March	39.3819	37.5769	38.5852
April	40.8929	38.2514	39.8656
May	40.6311	37.3826	38.1849
June	40.1333	37.7295	38.8978
July	42.5406	40.2163	41.3345
August	44.2330	40.2609	42.7362
September	43.4401	40.3659	41.7128
October	44.2523	41.5953	42.8430
November	44.8373	42.3152	43.5897
December	46.1069	43.7777	44.8895