2022 BOB to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 BOB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the BOB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 98.9101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 83.0072.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.9029 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.1038 to the December average rate of 89.5573, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 98.9101 was up 16.50% compared to the 2021 peak of 84.8998, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
BOB to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 87.2105, compared to 93.7200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5096 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 6.6410 XAF (High: 97.5437 / Low: 90.9027). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1859 XAF (High: 90.6811 / Low: 88.4953).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.5724 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 95.8237) against the same month in 2021 (average: 80.7338), the exchange rate shifted by +15.0899 (+18.69%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85.5547 | 83.0072 | 84.1038 |
| February | 85.9722 | 83.1511 | 84.0486 |
| March | 87.8401 | 85.4851 | 86.6483 |
| April | 90.9106 | 86.0955 | 88.0897 |
| May | 91.9586 | 88.3473 | 90.2223 |
| June | 91.5605 | 88.5912 | 90.1501 |
| July | 95.2276 | 91.3347 | 93.5856 |
| August | 95.5515 | 92.0243 | 93.9191 |
| September | 98.9101 | 93.4205 | 95.8237 |
| October | 97.7988 | 94.9134 | 96.5035 |
| November | 97.5437 | 90.9027 | 92.9311 |
| December | 90.6811 | 88.4953 | 89.5573 |