2022 PEN to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 PEN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the PEN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 174.3716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 144.5272.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.8444 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 148.8500 to the December average rate of 161.8243, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 174.3716 was up 13.65% compared to the 2021 peak of 153.4296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
PEN to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 159.0242, compared to 166.3382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.3140 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 8.8448 XAF (High: 171.9767 / Low: 163.1319). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4374 XAF (High: 163.1970 / Low: 160.7596).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.7797 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 170.2228) against the same month in 2021 (average: 135.6526), the exchange rate shifted by +34.5702 (+25.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 153.2543 | 144.5272 | 148.8500 |
| February | 157.0229 | 148.5585 | 152.5808 |
| March | 162.3291 | 155.6617 | 159.3732 |
| April | 164.4142 | 159.4700 | 162.3320 |
| May | 167.4069 | 161.4827 | 165.2648 |
| June | 168.0526 | 163.1491 | 165.7442 |
| July | 167.0458 | 163.2646 | 165.1609 |
| August | 171.9767 | 163.1319 | 167.4314 |
| September | 174.3716 | 166.5477 | 170.2228 |
| October | 170.6958 | 163.4113 | 167.7862 |
| November | 170.1068 | 163.2082 | 165.6039 |
| December | 163.1970 | 160.7596 | 161.8243 |