YEARLY HIGH
1.5778 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.3648 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4721 XOF

2022 NGN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NGN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 1.5778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.3648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2130 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4004 to the December average rate of 1.3901, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.5778 was up 7.76% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.4641, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,577,757 XOF
2021 Average 1,376,174 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,364,777 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212,979.96 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.5604
1.3745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 1.4448, compared to 1.4994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.1164 XOF (High: 1.5340 / Low: 1.4176). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0329 XOF (High: 1.4176 / Low: 1.3848).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1164
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0329

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 0.0778 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 1.5449) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.3540), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1909 (+14.10%).

2022 Avg (September) 1.5449
2021 Avg (September) 1.3540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4176 1.3848 1.4004
February 1.4162 1.3761 1.3900
March 1.4536 1.4131 1.4323
April 1.5040 1.4233 1.4595
May 1.5210 1.4673 1.4941
June 1.5171 1.4698 1.4926
July 1.5740 1.5045 1.5366
August 1.5636 1.5146 1.5404
September 1.5778 1.5106 1.5449
October 1.5604 1.4956 1.5312
November 1.5340 1.4176 1.4534
December 1.4112 1.3648 1.3901