YEARLY HIGH
338.8170 XAF
YEARLY LOW
331.7014 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.3521 XAF

2022 BGN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BGN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 338.8170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 331.7014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1156 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.3389 to the December average rate of 334.9563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 338.8170 was up 0.36% compared to the 2021 peak of 337.5879, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,694,085 XAF
2021 Average 1,676,935 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,658,507 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,577.82 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

335.6379
334.8944
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 335.4281, compared to 335.2760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.4281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.2760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 7.1156 XAF (High: 338.8170 / Low: 331.7014). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0449 XAF (High: 335.7939 / Low: 334.7490).

September Spread (Volatile) ±7.1156
January Spread (Stable) ±1.0449

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3622 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 335.4147) against the same month in 2021 (average: 335.6336), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2189 (-0.07%).

2022 Avg (September) 335.4147
2021 Avg (September) 335.6336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 335.7939 334.7490 335.3389
February 337.8756 334.8492 335.5759
March 336.8490 334.5698 335.4045
April 336.9369 334.6423 335.5215
May 335.8589 334.5529 335.2856
June 336.2496 334.8881 335.4423
July 336.1216 333.9766 335.2076
August 336.4255 334.5827 335.3702
September 338.8170 331.7014 335.4147
October 335.7948 334.6428 335.3886
November 336.7829 333.6603 335.3186
December 336.1469 332.3239 334.9563