YEARLY HIGH
1.3827 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.2978 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3346 XOF

2022 KMF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KMF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 1.3827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 1.2978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0850 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3330 to the December average rate of 1.3318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.3827 was up 2.05% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.3550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,914 XOF
2021 Average 6,647 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 6,489 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 424.80 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.3647
1.3228
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.3328, compared to 1.3363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0603 XOF (High: 1.3827 / Low: 1.3225). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 XOF (High: 1.3417 / Low: 1.3299).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0603
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0282 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 1.3612) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.3316), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0296 (+2.22%).

2022 Avg (July) 1.3612
2021 Avg (July) 1.3316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3491 1.3262 1.3330
February 1.3479 1.3173 1.3329
March 1.3491 1.3155 1.3320
April 1.3504 1.3289 1.3335
May 1.3509 1.3227 1.3313
June 1.3515 1.3188 1.3344
July 1.3827 1.3225 1.3612
August 1.3417 1.3299 1.3330
September 1.3535 1.3172 1.3323
October 1.3472 1.3118 1.3332
November 1.3477 1.2978 1.3263
December 1.3564 1.3056 1.3318