YEARLY HIGH
0.3334 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.2843 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3087 XAF

2022 CDF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CDF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.3334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.2843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0491 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2889 to the December average rate of 0.3027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3334 was up 13.50% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,667 XAF
2021 Average 1,393 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,422 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245.30 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3298
0.2840
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.2991, compared to 0.3183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0222 XAF (High: 0.3286 / Low: 0.3064). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 XAF (High: 0.3055 / Low: 0.3002).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0222
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.3241) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2799), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0442 (+15.79%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.3241
2021 Avg (September) 0.2799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2937 0.2859 0.2889
February 0.2933 0.2843 0.2879
March 0.3009 0.2930 0.2969
April 0.3116 0.2954 0.3020
May 0.3141 0.3046 0.3087
June 0.3141 0.3048 0.3101
July 0.3272 0.3144 0.3220
August 0.3268 0.3179 0.3222
September 0.3334 0.3164 0.3241
October 0.3300 0.3203 0.3260
November 0.3286 0.3064 0.3132
December 0.3055 0.3002 0.3027