YEARLY HIGH
246.4539 XAF
YEARLY LOW
174.7216 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
214.9021 XAF

2022 GEL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 246.4539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 174.7216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.7323 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.2508 to the December average rate of 231.4112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 246.4539 was up 30.32% compared to the 2021 peak of 189.1209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,232,270 XAF
2021 Average 864,002 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 873,608 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 358,661.41 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

245.6345
179.2468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 197.4077, compared to 232.3966 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 34.9889 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 197.4077
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 232.3966

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 18.9674 XAF (High: 232.7641 / Low: 213.7967). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3099 XAF (High: 193.1676 / Low: 185.8577).

July Spread (Volatile) ±18.9674
January Spread (Stable) ±7.3099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 8.0778 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 235.8379) against the same month in 2021 (average: 183.4363), the exchange rate shifted by +52.4015 (+28.57%).

2022 Avg (November) 235.8379
2021 Avg (November) 183.4363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 193.1676 185.8577 188.2508
February 198.0306 183.5431 192.8569
March 190.7697 174.7216 184.7791
April 204.7554 191.8277 198.3253
May 215.7443 202.3493 209.0307
June 215.5341 204.7334 211.2031
July 232.7641 213.7967 220.1578
August 237.9476 226.0515 234.0230
September 241.3678 222.4010 232.8474
October 244.8998 233.8154 240.1022
November 246.4539 231.0565 235.8379
December 234.3835 226.4924 231.4112