YEARLY HIGH
131.5024 XOF
YEARLY LOW
101.5691 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
120.9845 XOF

2022 BRL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BRL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 131.5024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 101.5691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.9333 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 104.9586 to the December average rate of 118.0110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 131.5024 was up 17.52% compared to the 2021 peak of 111.8975, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,287,561 XOF
2021 Average 2,572,490 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,539,228 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 748,332.46 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

130.2021
102.6637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 118.7447, compared to 123.2242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4794 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 118.7447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 123.2242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 15.0792 XOF (High: 131.5024 / Low: 116.4232). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4960 XOF (High: 120.1692 / Low: 115.6732).

November Spread (Volatile) ±15.0792
December Spread (Stable) ±4.4960

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.1393 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 121.6351) against the same month in 2021 (average: 103.5332), the exchange rate shifted by +18.1019 (+17.48%).

2022 Avg (November) 121.6351
2021 Avg (November) 103.5332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 110.1200 101.5691 104.9586
February 115.8059 107.4743 111.2483
March 126.0546 114.1833 119.9652
April 130.9731 123.2802 127.9073
May 129.2230 120.2859 125.4173
June 128.1586 118.3096 122.9717
July 124.1990 116.7072 120.1255
August 130.4431 122.2203 126.2229
September 130.2837 123.6308 126.5760
October 130.1841 120.6841 126.7745
November 131.5024 116.4232 121.6351
December 120.1692 115.6732 118.0110