YEARLY HIGH
187.7470 XOF
YEARLY LOW
157.2554 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
171.1374 XOF

2022 QAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the QAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 187.7470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 157.2554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.4916 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 159.1399 to the December average rate of 169.8115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 187.7470 was up 16.75% compared to the 2021 peak of 160.8091, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 938,735 XOF
2021 Average 761,227 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 786,277 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152,458.20 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

185.5221
156.4029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 164.8053, compared to 177.4694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.6641 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 164.8053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 177.4694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 12.9792 XOF (High: 184.7897 / Low: 171.8105). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9113 XOF (High: 161.1826 / Low: 157.2714).

November Spread (Volatile) ±12.9792
February Spread (Stable) ±3.9113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.9318 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 181.7465) against the same month in 2021 (average: 152.6686), the exchange rate shifted by +29.0779 (+19.05%).

2022 Avg (September) 181.7465
2021 Avg (September) 152.6686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 161.6403 157.2554 159.1399
February 161.1826 157.2714 158.8295
March 165.7948 161.4113 163.6767
April 171.5081 162.9230 166.5974
May 173.5935 166.4365 170.3302
June 172.7280 167.5654 170.2581
July 178.3636 171.7108 175.9653
August 181.2788 174.6052 178.0342
September 187.7470 177.4698 181.7465
October 185.7170 178.5014 183.0955
November 184.7897 171.8105 176.1637
December 171.9887 167.9680 169.8115