YEARLY HIGH
0.0526 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0346 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0463 XAF

2022 SLL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SLL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.0526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0180 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0511 to the December average rate of 0.0350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0526 was down 4.03% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0548, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 263 XAF
2021 Average 266 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 173 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.82 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0531
0.0334
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0498, compared to 0.0428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0104 XAF (High: 0.0486 / Low: 0.0383). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 XAF (High: 0.0355 / Low: 0.0346).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.0514) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0540), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-4.70%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0514
2021 Avg (March) 0.0540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0518 0.0505 0.0511
February 0.0512 0.0501 0.0505
March 0.0526 0.0500 0.0514
April 0.0511 0.0474 0.0500
May 0.0500 0.0468 0.0484
June 0.0480 0.0470 0.0475
July 0.0486 0.0467 0.0476
August 0.0480 0.0462 0.0472
September 0.0490 0.0464 0.0477
October 0.0486 0.0383 0.0429
November 0.0386 0.0356 0.0364
December 0.0355 0.0346 0.0350