2022 GTQ to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 GTQ to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the GTQ to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 87.1330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 74.2328.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.9002 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.2034 to the December average rate of 78.6699, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 87.1330 was up 15.18% compared to the 2021 peak of 75.6501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
GTQ to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 77.9810, compared to 82.9129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9319 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 5.7509 XAF (High: 86.1925 / Low: 80.4416). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6346 XAF (High: 79.5544 / Low: 77.9198).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.5317 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 84.9107) against the same month in 2021 (average: 72.0151), the exchange rate shifted by +12.8956 (+17.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76.6232 | 74.2328 | 75.2034 |
| February | 76.6112 | 74.4460 | 75.1483 |
| March | 78.4235 | 76.3514 | 77.3574 |
| April | 81.5938 | 77.1329 | 79.0148 |
| May | 82.4233 | 79.3691 | 80.8840 |
| June | 81.4360 | 79.1172 | 80.2782 |
| July | 84.5172 | 81.1099 | 83.1204 |
| August | 85.3316 | 82.1555 | 83.7352 |
| September | 87.1330 | 82.9356 | 84.9107 |
| October | 85.8642 | 83.2314 | 84.8398 |
| November | 86.1925 | 80.4416 | 82.2015 |
| December | 79.5544 | 77.9198 | 78.6699 |