YEARLY HIGH
12.9653 XAF
YEARLY LOW
11.3827 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0033 XAF

2022 ETB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ETB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 12.9653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 11.3827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5826 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6840 to the December average rate of 11.5640, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 12.9653 was down 6.57% compared to the 2021 peak of 13.8769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,826 XAF
2021 Average 63,369 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 56,914 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,912.84 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

12.7462
11.3362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 11.7587, compared to 12.2479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4893 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.8872 XAF (High: 12.6641 / Low: 11.7769). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2796 XAF (High: 11.6623 / Low: 11.3827).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8872
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2796

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5547 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5547

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 12.5687) against the same month in 2021 (average: 12.0977), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4710 (+3.89%).

2022 Avg (September) 12.5687
2021 Avg (September) 12.0977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8258 11.5446 11.6840
February 11.6623 11.3827 11.4537
March 11.8538 11.4750 11.6520
April 12.1096 11.5382 11.8036
May 12.2331 11.7287 12.0134
June 12.1255 11.7516 11.9452
July 12.5405 12.0557 12.3086
August 12.5635 12.1136 12.3436
September 12.9653 12.2860 12.5687
October 12.8081 12.3516 12.6287
November 12.6641 11.7769 12.0740
December 11.7238 11.3985 11.5640