YEARLY HIGH
12.4541 XOF
YEARLY LOW
9.8713 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.2802 XOF

2022 GMD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GMD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 12.4541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 9.8713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5828 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9734 to the December average rate of 9.9748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 12.4541 was up 11.35% compared to the 2021 peak of 11.1845, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,271 XOF
2021 Average 53,843 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 49,357 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,914.00 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

12.2825
9.7650
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 11.2032, compared to 11.3572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 1.3315 XOF (High: 11.4816 / Low: 10.1501). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1956 XOF (High: 10.0670 / Low: 9.8713).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3315
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1956

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 1.2719 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2719

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 12.0727) against the same month in 2021 (average: 10.8361), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2366 (+11.41%).

2022 Avg (September) 12.0727
2021 Avg (September) 10.8361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1888 10.8133 10.9734
February 11.0442 10.7998 10.8869
March 11.3287 10.8934 11.1360
April 11.5971 11.0150 11.2482
May 11.7912 11.2498 11.4975
June 11.6308 11.2774 11.4775
July 12.1016 11.6220 11.9055
August 12.1574 11.6804 11.9294
September 12.4541 11.8346 12.0727
October 12.1483 11.1967 11.7666
November 11.4816 10.1501 10.4946
December 10.0670 9.8713 9.9748