YEARLY HIGH
37.8397 STD
YEARLY LOW
33.2328 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.5863 STD

2022 XAF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 37.8397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 33.2328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6069 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.5035 to the December average rate of 36.8676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 37.8397 was down 2.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 38.7214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 189,198 STD
2021 Average 186,835 STD
Yearly Trough Low 166,164 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,034.44 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

37.1538
33.7190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to STD 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 36.1885, compared to 34.9841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.1885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.9841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 3.3003 STD (High: 36.8982 / Low: 33.5979). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8653 STD (High: 36.9075 / Low: 36.0422).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.3003
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8653

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.9570 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 35.9163) against the same month in 2021 (average: 38.3995), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4832 (-6.47%).

2022 Avg (May) 35.9163
2021 Avg (May) 38.3995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.1908 35.8666 36.5035
February 36.9075 36.0422 36.5605
March 36.4868 35.4210 35.9127
April 36.1176 34.7239 35.6503
May 37.8397 34.8675 35.9163
June 37.6886 35.0032 36.5879
July 36.8982 33.5979 34.6309
August 35.2222 33.9199 34.4673
September 34.6537 33.2328 34.0052
October 35.2334 33.6445 34.3389
November 36.2686 33.9229 35.5945
December 37.3228 36.4212 36.8676