YEARLY HIGH
0.0787 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0618 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0709 XAF

2022 GNF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GNF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.0787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0637 to the December average rate of 0.0712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0787 was up 25.46% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 394 XAF
2021 Average 282 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 309 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.42 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0781
0.0624
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0673, compared to 0.0745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0063 XAF (High: 0.0779 / Low: 0.0716). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 XAF (High: 0.0672 / Low: 0.0657).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.0762) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0570), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0192 (+33.64%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.0762
2021 Avg (September) 0.0570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0653 0.0618 0.0637
February 0.0657 0.0630 0.0642
March 0.0672 0.0657 0.0666
April 0.0707 0.0664 0.0682
May 0.0717 0.0689 0.0703
June 0.0723 0.0690 0.0706
July 0.0754 0.0724 0.0741
August 0.0761 0.0726 0.0746
September 0.0787 0.0738 0.0762
October 0.0780 0.0754 0.0768
November 0.0779 0.0716 0.0740
December 0.0725 0.0697 0.0712