YEARLY HIGH
0.0528 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.0344 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0446 XOF

2022 LAK to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LAK to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.0528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.0344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0184 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0514 to the December average rate of 0.0357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0528 was down 11.36% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0595, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 264 XOF
2021 Average 285 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 172 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.83 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0532
0.0341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0492, compared to 0.0399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0050 XOF (High: 0.0504 / Low: 0.0454). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 XOF (High: 0.0362 / Low: 0.0353).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.0517) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0588), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-12.12%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0517
2021 Avg (March) 0.0588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0521 0.0507 0.0514
February 0.0516 0.0502 0.0507
March 0.0528 0.0500 0.0517
April 0.0519 0.0504 0.0509
May 0.0504 0.0454 0.0479
June 0.0458 0.0411 0.0427
July 0.0435 0.0419 0.0428
August 0.0432 0.0418 0.0425
September 0.0426 0.0404 0.0416
October 0.0405 0.0381 0.0395
November 0.0392 0.0344 0.0374
December 0.0362 0.0353 0.0357