YEARLY HIGH
1.0938 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.8897 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9684 XAF

2022 CRC to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CRC to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 19, valuing the pair at 1.0938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.8897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2042 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9070 to the December average rate of 1.0500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0938 was up 18.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.9248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,469 XAF
2021 Average 4,464 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 4,448 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,020.80 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0862
0.8851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.9141, compared to 1.0227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.0910 XAF (High: 1.0419 / Low: 0.9508). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0253 XAF (High: 0.9203 / Low: 0.8950).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0910
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0217 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 1.0695) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9010), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1685 (+18.70%).

2022 Avg (October) 1.0695
2021 Avg (October) 0.9010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9203 0.8950 0.9070
February 0.9218 0.8897 0.9018
March 0.9374 0.8967 0.9208
April 0.9445 0.9008 0.9228
May 0.9441 0.9017 0.9270
June 0.9203 0.8933 0.9053
July 0.9643 0.9152 0.9458
August 1.0419 0.9508 0.9860
September 1.0794 0.9918 1.0340
October 1.0938 1.0501 1.0695
November 1.0916 1.0305 1.0508
December 1.0668 1.0334 1.0500