YEARLY HIGH
8.3645 XAF
YEARLY LOW
7.3883 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9346 XAF

2022 INR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the INR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 8.3645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 7.3883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9762 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7822 to the December average rate of 7.5097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.3645 was up 6.50% compared to the 2021 peak of 7.8542, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,091,123 XAF
2021 Average 1,876,010 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,847,083 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 244,039.72 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.3230
7.4358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 7.8750, compared to 7.9941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.4253 XAF (High: 8.1374 / Low: 7.7121). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1058 XAF (High: 7.8443 / Low: 7.7385).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4253
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1058

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3567 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 8.2491) against the same month in 2021 (average: 7.5717), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6774 (+8.95%).

2022 Avg (September) 8.2491
2021 Avg (September) 7.5717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8443 7.7385 7.7822
February 7.8157 7.6100 7.7138
March 7.8937 7.7504 7.8177
April 8.1539 7.8142 7.9616
May 8.1609 7.8513 8.0225
June 8.0590 7.8724 7.9522
July 8.2285 7.9624 8.0908
August 8.2624 7.9852 8.1475
September 8.3645 8.1119 8.2491
October 8.2226 7.9216 8.1013
November 8.1374 7.7121 7.8664
December 7.6771 7.3883 7.5097