2022 PLN to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 PLN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the PLN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 145.9148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 131.6612.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2535 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.0440 to the December average rate of 140.1160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 145.9148 was down 0.88% compared to the 2021 peak of 147.2032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
PLN 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 141.5542, compared to 138.6144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9398 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 9.6323 XAF (High: 141.2935 / Low: 131.6612). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0845 XAF (High: 144.9821 / Low: 142.8976).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.7048 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 143.7645) against the same month in 2021 (average: 145.8962), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1317 (-1.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 144.9821 | 142.8976 | 144.0440 |
| February | 145.9148 | 139.5106 | 143.7645 |
| March | 141.2935 | 131.6612 | 138.0597 |
| April | 141.9375 | 138.8688 | 141.1093 |
| May | 143.5113 | 139.1040 | 141.1311 |
| June | 143.3740 | 138.7781 | 141.2164 |
| July | 139.7093 | 135.7012 | 137.7895 |
| August | 140.8973 | 137.3992 | 139.0974 |
| September | 139.7407 | 135.1054 | 138.3626 |
| October | 139.0793 | 134.1968 | 136.6735 |
| November | 140.4976 | 138.3572 | 139.6471 |
| December | 141.3128 | 139.2073 | 140.1160 |