2022 SBD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 SBD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the SBD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 83.7380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 70.6944.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.0436 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.7521 to the December average rate of 75.2694, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 83.7380 was up 15.25% compared to the 2021 peak of 72.6605, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
SBD 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 74.3266, compared to 78.9051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5785 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 5.3148 XAF (High: 81.8134 / Low: 76.4986). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9514 XAF (High: 72.6458 / Low: 70.6944).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 3.6718 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 80.8689) against the same month in 2021 (average: 69.1573), the exchange rate shifted by +11.7116 (+16.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72.9234 | 70.9118 | 71.7521 |
| February | 72.6458 | 70.6944 | 71.5092 |
| March | 74.9740 | 72.9185 | 74.0741 |
| April | 77.7816 | 74.0052 | 75.7015 |
| May | 77.7683 | 74.9240 | 76.5436 |
| June | 77.6860 | 75.1642 | 76.3794 |
| July | 80.3217 | 77.0391 | 78.9009 |
| August | 80.2923 | 77.1141 | 78.7381 |
| September | 83.7380 | 78.8637 | 80.8689 |
| October | 82.9683 | 79.3256 | 81.6625 |
| November | 81.8134 | 76.4986 | 77.9907 |
| December | 76.2637 | 73.8715 | 75.2694 |