YEARLY HIGH
52.6139 XOF
YEARLY LOW
38.4634 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.0861 XOF

2022 SCR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SCR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 52.6139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 38.4634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1505 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.1398 to the December average rate of 46.3337, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 52.6139 was up 15.42% compared to the 2021 peak of 45.5838, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 263,069 XOF
2021 Average 178,511 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 192,317 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,752.35 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

50.8230
40.4974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 43.6654, compared to 48.5067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8414 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.6654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.5067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 6.6582 XOF (High: 52.6139 / Low: 45.9557). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1530 XOF (High: 41.9202 / Low: 40.7671).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.6582
March Spread (Stable) ±1.1530

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 2.0211 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 49.3713) against the same month in 2021 (average: 42.4736), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8977 (+16.24%).

2022 Avg (September) 49.3713
2021 Avg (September) 42.4736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.4849 38.4634 42.1398
February 44.3256 39.8195 42.2850
March 41.9202 40.7671 41.3579
April 47.3350 41.1508 42.7083
May 48.2552 43.8937 47.1365
June 48.6601 42.6982 46.3648
July 51.0049 44.9805 48.5539
August 50.5533 47.1224 48.8776
September 52.6139 45.9557 49.3713
October 51.2908 47.5706 49.9625
November 52.2388 46.0315 47.9414
December 47.7157 43.5913 46.3337