YEARLY HIGH
7.2896 XOF
YEARLY LOW
5.8102 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7037 XOF

2022 BDT to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BDT to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 7.2896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 5.8102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4794 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7459 to the December average rate of 5.9653, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 7.2896 was up 6.84% compared to the 2021 peak of 6.8231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,448 XOF
2021 Average 32,605 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 29,051 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,396.90 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

7.2229
5.8510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 6.8738, compared to 6.5337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.7337 XOF (High: 7.0021 / Low: 6.2684). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1975 XOF (High: 6.8545 / Low: 6.6570).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7337
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1975

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3884 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 7.1086) against the same month in 2021 (average: 6.3707), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7378 (+11.58%).

2022 Avg (May) 7.1086
2021 Avg (May) 6.3707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8545 6.6570 6.7459
February 6.8748 6.6639 6.7281
March 7.0344 6.8160 6.9188
April 7.2276 6.8746 7.0210
May 7.2896 6.8387 7.1086
June 6.9150 6.5868 6.7202
July 7.0024 6.7270 6.8482
August 6.9481 6.6918 6.8255
September 7.0021 6.2684 6.7603
October 6.6683 6.2048 6.5184
November 6.6048 5.9975 6.2844
December 6.0761 5.8102 5.9653