YEARLY HIGH
0.1199 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.1086 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1134 XOF

2016 ZMK to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZMK to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.1199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.1086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0112 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1156 to the December average rate of 0.1185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1199 was up 0.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1187, 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 599 XOF
2015 Average 563 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 543 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.10 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1192
0.1101
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 0.1126, compared to 0.1143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0052 XOF (High: 0.1181 / Low: 0.1129). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 XOF (High: 0.1125 / Low: 0.1112).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1185) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1149), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+3.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1185
2015 Avg (December) 0.1149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1167 0.1149 0.1156
February 0.1153 0.1111 0.1133
March 0.1158 0.1108 0.1128
April 0.1116 0.1101 0.1109
May 0.1130 0.1086 0.1112
June 0.1135 0.1100 0.1116
July 0.1150 0.1123 0.1137
August 0.1134 0.1107 0.1120
September 0.1125 0.1112 0.1118
October 0.1153 0.1117 0.1136
November 0.1181 0.1129 0.1160
December 0.1199 0.1163 0.1185