YEARLY HIGH
97.2975 XOF
YEARLY LOW
87.7875 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
92.6991 XOF

2022 CNY to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CNY to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 13, valuing the pair at 97.2975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 87.7875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5100 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 91.1698 to the December average rate of 88.7754, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 97.2975 was up 6.19% compared to the 2021 peak of 91.6226, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,432,438 XOF
2021 Average 2,150,069 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,194,687 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 237,751.05 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

96.2342
88.0973
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 92.6637, compared to 92.7344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.6637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 92.7344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 4.5373 XOF (High: 94.6753 / Low: 90.1380). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7861 XOF (High: 89.7629 / Low: 87.9768).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.5373
December Spread (Stable) ±1.7861

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 3.2392 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 95.5561) against the same month in 2021 (average: 85.6378), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9183 (+11.58%).

2022 Avg (July) 95.5561
2021 Avg (July) 85.6378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 92.4864 90.0319 91.1698
February 92.8730 90.0265 91.1982
March 95.5036 92.5845 93.9301
April 95.5665 93.3046 94.3632
May 94.4460 90.6938 92.6025
June 93.7137 91.5772 92.7183
July 97.2975 93.8053 95.5561
August 96.3711 94.2588 95.3409
September 95.9441 93.2878 94.4270
October 94.6753 90.1380 92.7732
November 92.1443 87.7875 89.5340
December 89.7629 87.9768 88.7754