2022 BBD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

341.7934 XOF

YEARLY LOW

286.2834 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

311.7890 XOF

2022 BBD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BBD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 341.7934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 286.2834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.5100 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 289.7096 to the December average rate of 309.5514, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 341.7934 was up 16.75% compared to the 2021 peak of 292.7530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,708,967 XOF

2021 Average 1,387,012 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,431,417 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 277,550.15 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

337.9125

284.7748

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BBD 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 300.1395, compared to 323.4385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.2990 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 300.1395

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 323.4385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 21.7578 XOF (High: 336.4096 / Low: 314.6518). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0238 XOF (High: 293.3532 / Low: 286.3294).

November Spread (Volatile) ±21.7578

February Spread (Stable) ±7.0238

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 12.6758 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.6758

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 330.9031) against the same month in 2021 (average: 278.6333), the exchange rate shifted by +52.2698 (+18.76%).

2022 Avg (September) 330.9031

2021 Avg (September) 278.6333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	294.2661	286.2834	289.7096
February	293.3532	286.3294	289.2029
March	301.8295	293.8492	298.0136
April	312.2519	296.8533	303.3401
May	316.0052	304.4477	310.1606
June	314.9047	305.0528	310.4102
July	327.1107	314.3182	321.6963
August	330.0731	317.8688	324.1876
September	341.7934	323.0838	330.9031
October	338.0978	324.9842	333.4843
November	336.4096	314.6518	320.8085
December	313.3343	305.7647	309.5514