YEARLY HIGH
186.1103 XOF
YEARLY LOW
155.8811 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
169.7724 XOF

2022 AED to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AED to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 186.1103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 155.8811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.2292 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.7496 to the December average rate of 168.5636, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 186.1103 was up 16.75% compared to the 2021 peak of 159.4038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 930,552 XOF
2021 Average 755,226 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 779,405 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151,146.10 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

183.9979
155.0610
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 163.4275, compared to 176.1173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.6897 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 163.4275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 176.1173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 11.8481 XOF (High: 183.1805 / Low: 171.3324). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8236 XOF (High: 159.7340 / Low: 155.9104).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.8481
February Spread (Stable) ±3.8236

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.9015 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 180.1796) against the same month in 2021 (average: 151.7147), the exchange rate shifted by +28.4649 (+18.76%).

2022 Avg (September) 180.1796
2021 Avg (September) 151.7147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 160.2277 155.8811 157.7496
February 159.7340 155.9104 157.4724
March 164.3459 160.0007 162.2695
April 170.0209 161.6408 165.1705
May 172.0646 165.7806 168.8837
June 171.4654 166.1044 169.0195
July 178.1149 171.1509 175.1660
August 179.7289 173.0793 176.5231
September 186.1103 175.9213 180.1796
October 184.0982 176.9584 181.5864
November 183.1805 171.3324 174.6849
December 170.6149 166.5090 168.5636