YEARLY HIGH
458.0170 XAF
YEARLY LOW
404.9934 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
432.6077 XAF

2022 AUD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AUD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 458.0170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 404.9934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.0237 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 415.5772 to the December average rate of 417.9831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 458.0170 was up 6.54% compared to the 2021 peak of 429.9014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,290,085 XAF
2021 Average 2,082,611 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,024,967 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 265,118.35 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

454.1728
410.6110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 431.6551, compared to 433.5602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 431.6551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 433.5602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 22.0414 XAF (High: 450.3402 / Low: 428.2988). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.6962 XAF (High: 428.7138 / Low: 421.0176).

July Spread (Volatile) ±22.0414
November Spread (Stable) ±7.6962

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 18.3223 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.3223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 450.5426) against the same month in 2021 (average: 406.8728), the exchange rate shifted by +43.6699 (+10.73%).

2022 Avg (August) 450.5426
2021 Avg (August) 406.8728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 420.8454 411.1452 415.5772
February 424.5980 404.9934 414.2412
March 449.0144 427.8433 440.1264
April 456.2288 438.8513 446.4534
May 447.8515 431.8170 437.4853
June 443.2599 428.7367 436.0472
July 450.3402 428.2988 441.6076
August 458.0170 444.9632 450.5426
September 449.4187 428.2258 442.5437
October 433.8041 418.2533 424.2213
November 428.7138 421.0176 424.4629
December 424.3704 412.8885 417.9831