YEARLY HIGH
3.8393 XOF
YEARLY LOW
3.2156 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5030 XOF

2022 DJF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the DJF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 3.8393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 3.2156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6237 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2579 to the December average rate of 3.4806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.8393 was up 16.75% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.2884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,196 XOF
2021 Average 15,582 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 16,078 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,118.45 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.8009
3.2010
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DJF 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 3.3702, compared to 3.6358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3702
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.2465 XOF (High: 3.7827 / Low: 3.5362). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0801 XOF (High: 3.5253 / Low: 3.4452).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2465
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0801

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 0.1397 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 3.7180) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.1304), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5877 (+18.77%).

2022 Avg (September) 3.7180
2021 Avg (September) 3.1304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3099 3.2164 3.2579
February 3.3151 3.2156 3.2510
March 3.3856 3.3012 3.3465
April 3.5108 3.3299 3.4004
May 3.5488 3.4217 3.4826
June 3.5309 3.4262 3.4828
July 3.6758 3.5321 3.6166
August 3.7063 3.5696 3.6373
September 3.8393 3.6308 3.7180
October 3.7995 3.6795 3.7509
November 3.7827 3.5362 3.6112
December 3.5253 3.4452 3.4806