YEARLY HIGH
0.1628 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.1266 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1473 XAF

2022 COP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the COP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 0.1628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.1266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0362 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1449 to the December average rate of 0.1293, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1628 was up 3.67% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 814,025 XAF
2021 Average 741,508 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 632,858 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,167.27 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1627
0.1262
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.1534, compared to 0.1413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0168 XAF (High: 0.1484 / Low: 0.1315). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 XAF (High: 0.1306 / Low: 0.1267).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.1597) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0091 (+6.08%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.1597
2021 Avg (April) 0.1505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1496 0.1419 0.1449
February 0.1500 0.1444 0.1468
March 0.1589 0.1491 0.1566
April 0.1628 0.1558 0.1597
May 0.1614 0.1515 0.1542
June 0.1623 0.1497 0.1581
July 0.1515 0.1409 0.1469
August 0.1555 0.1472 0.1497
September 0.1541 0.1462 0.1491
October 0.1484 0.1315 0.1420
November 0.1347 0.1266 0.1304
December 0.1306 0.1267 0.1293