YEARLY HIGH
0.1201 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.1086 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1131 XAF

2016 ZMK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZMK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.1086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1150 to the December average rate of 0.1186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1201 was up 1.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ZMK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 601 XAF
2015 Average 563 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 543 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.98 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1194
0.1094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 0.1120, compared to 0.1141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0060 XAF (High: 0.1183 / Low: 0.1123). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 XAF (High: 0.1123 / Low: 0.1112).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1186) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+3.38%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1186
2015 Avg (December) 0.1147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1162 0.1143 0.1150
February 0.1148 0.1104 0.1126
March 0.1149 0.1101 0.1123
April 0.1110 0.1093 0.1102
May 0.1124 0.1086 0.1106
June 0.1134 0.1099 0.1114
July 0.1146 0.1123 0.1135
August 0.1129 0.1104 0.1117
September 0.1123 0.1112 0.1116
October 0.1151 0.1111 0.1134
November 0.1183 0.1123 0.1158
December 0.1201 0.1162 0.1186