YEARLY HIGH
0.7739 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.5969 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6744 XOF

2022 MWK to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MWK to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 0.7739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1770 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7100 to the December average rate of 0.6040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7739 was up 7.85% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.7176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,870 XOF
2021 Average 3,470 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,985 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 885.02 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7753
0.5884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.7174, compared to 0.6313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0861 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.1554 XOF (High: 0.7545 / Low: 0.5991). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 XOF (High: 0.6105 / Low: 0.5969).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1554
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1221 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.7597) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6812), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0786 (+11.54%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.7597
2021 Avg (May) 0.6812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7211 0.7005 0.7100
February 0.7344 0.7027 0.7176
March 0.7513 0.7192 0.7347
April 0.7667 0.7256 0.7447
May 0.7739 0.7412 0.7597
June 0.7545 0.5991 0.6376
July 0.6373 0.6126 0.6275
August 0.6461 0.6198 0.6327
September 0.6663 0.6313 0.6463
October 0.6630 0.6326 0.6512
November 0.6582 0.6131 0.6263
December 0.6105 0.5969 0.6040