YEARLY HIGH
5.6383 XOF
YEARLY LOW
3.4523 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8772 XOF

2022 ARS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ARS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 5.6383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3.4523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1860 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5772 to the December average rate of 3.5945, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5.6383 was down 11.22% compared to the 2021 peak of 6.3509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,192 XOF
2021 Average 29,222 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 17,262 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,929.95 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5.7755
3.3962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 5.3574, compared to 4.3969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.5004 XOF (High: 4.2620 / Low: 3.7616). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1162 XOF (High: 5.4211 / Low: 5.3049).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5004
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4257 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4257

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 5.5772) against the same month in 2021 (average: 6.2768), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6996 (-11.15%).

2022 Avg (January) 5.5772
2021 Avg (January) 6.2768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6383 5.5180 5.5772
February 5.5355 5.4014 5.4372
March 5.5668 5.2998 5.4484
April 5.4211 5.3049 5.3538
May 5.3974 5.0739 5.2677
June 5.1499 4.9731 5.0603
July 5.1270 4.8887 5.0156
August 4.8880 4.7105 4.7918
September 4.7500 4.5307 4.6301
October 4.5443 4.1827 4.3877
November 4.2620 3.7616 3.9620
December 3.7166 3.4523 3.5945