YEARLY HIGH
0.0974 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0814 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0894 XAF

2022 PYG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PYG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 0.0974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.0814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0160 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0832 to the December average rate of 0.0856, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0974 was up 10.20% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 487 XAF
2021 Average 409 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 407 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.96 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0963
0.0817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0868, compared to 0.0919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0058 XAF (High: 0.0914 / Low: 0.0856). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 XAF (High: 0.0845 / Low: 0.0824).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.0951) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0808), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+17.75%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.0951
2021 Avg (September) 0.0808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0845 0.0824 0.0832
February 0.0852 0.0814 0.0830
March 0.0866 0.0843 0.0855
April 0.0914 0.0856 0.0883
May 0.0919 0.0887 0.0906
June 0.0918 0.0890 0.0904
July 0.0954 0.0919 0.0937
August 0.0960 0.0923 0.0943
September 0.0974 0.0932 0.0951
October 0.0953 0.0902 0.0932
November 0.0928 0.0874 0.0894
December 0.0879 0.0834 0.0856