2022 BWP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.5858 XAF

YEARLY LOW

47.4259 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.4521 XAF

2022 BWP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 52.5858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 47.4259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1599 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.9155 to the December average rate of 48.0419, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 52.5858 was up 2.52% compared to the 2021 peak of 51.2949, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 262,929 XAF

2021 Average 250,237 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 237,129 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,799.57 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

52.2497

47.6594

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 50.9352, compared to 49.9690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.9352

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.9690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 2.3112 XAF (High: 50.0196 / Low: 47.7084). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9470 XAF (High: 51.6385 / Low: 50.6915).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.3112

August Spread (Stable) ±0.9470

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.0404 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 51.8672) against the same month in 2021 (average: 50.3462), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5210 (+3.02%).

2022 Avg (April) 51.8672

2021 Avg (April) 50.3462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	50.8440	49.0400	49.9155
February	50.9491	49.3994	50.1320
March	52.0330	50.2173	51.4502
April	52.5858	50.8954	51.8672
May	51.6442	50.6242	51.1339
June	52.3182	50.5290	51.1122
July	51.4495	50.2727	50.9449
August	51.6385	50.6915	51.2573
September	51.3328	49.8022	50.6271
October	50.6123	48.5324	49.8603
November	50.0196	47.7084	49.0823
December	48.5687	47.4259	48.0419