YEARLY HIGH
136.2088 XAF
YEARLY LOW
124.6071 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
129.7378 XAF

2022 LYD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LYD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 136.2088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 124.6071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6017 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 126.2558 to the December average rate of 127.9804, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 136.2088 was down 66.12% compared to the 2021 peak of 402.0793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 681,044 XAF
2021 Average 629,998 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 623,035 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,008.47 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

133.9438
125.2916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 128.0018, compared to 131.4738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4720 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.0018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.4738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 7.0762 XAF (High: 134.3319 / Low: 127.2558). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8204 XAF (High: 129.5623 / Low: 126.7418).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.0762
December Spread (Stable) ±2.8204

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.1095 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 133.2228) against the same month in 2021 (average: 123.2717), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9511 (+8.07%).

2022 Avg (September) 133.2228
2021 Avg (September) 123.2717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 128.3236 124.7970 126.2558
February 128.4251 124.6071 126.0126
March 130.3516 125.7556 128.1902
April 131.1811 127.6806 128.9898
May 131.4840 127.5914 129.3204
June 131.7336 127.8628 129.2421
July 134.2750 130.0033 132.3031
August 135.2191 130.4568 132.5912
September 136.2088 130.6953 133.2228
October 134.9763 129.7342 132.9273
November 134.3319 127.2558 129.8178
December 129.5623 126.7418 127.9804