2022 SAR to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

181.7223 XAF

YEARLY LOW

152.5688 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

166.0689 XAF

2022 SAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 181.7223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 152.5688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.1535 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.3984 to the December average rate of 164.6529, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 181.7223 was up 16.43% compared to the 2021 peak of 156.0839, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 908,611 XAF

2021 Average 739,570 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 762,844 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,767.31 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

179.7935

151.8338

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 160.0032, compared to 172.1345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.1313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.0032

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 172.1345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 11.5847 XAF (High: 178.9788 / Low: 167.3942). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7456 XAF (High: 156.3925 / Low: 152.6469).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.5847

February Spread (Stable) ±3.7456

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.7532 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 176.0398) against the same month in 2021 (average: 148.5830), the exchange rate shifted by +27.4568 (+18.48%).

2022 Avg (September) 176.0398

2021 Avg (September) 148.5830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	156.8624	152.5688	154.3984
February	156.3925	152.6469	154.1638
March	160.8828	156.6504	158.8608
April	166.4987	158.2812	161.7474
May	168.4931	162.3450	165.3700
June	167.8873	162.6700	165.4789
July	174.2775	167.5068	171.3416
August	175.8046	169.2515	172.5989
September	181.7223	171.9524	176.0398
October	179.8885	172.9337	177.4635
November	178.9788	167.3942	170.7103
December	166.6952	162.6932	164.6529