YEARLY HIGH
0.2721 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.2279 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2482 XAF

2022 SYP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SYP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.2721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.2279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0441 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2306 to the December average rate of 0.2464, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2721 was down 74.80% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0796, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,360 XAF
2021 Average 2,762 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,140 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.69 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2690
0.2267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.2389, compared to 0.2575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2389
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0173 XAF (High: 0.2678 / Low: 0.2505). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 XAF (High: 0.2336 / Low: 0.2280).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.2634) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4431), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1797 (-40.56%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.2634
2021 Avg (September) 0.4431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2343 0.2279 0.2306
February 0.2336 0.2280 0.2303
March 0.2403 0.2340 0.2373
April 0.2486 0.2363 0.2415
May 0.2516 0.2423 0.2469
June 0.2507 0.2428 0.2471
July 0.2604 0.2502 0.2561
August 0.2627 0.2530 0.2581
September 0.2721 0.2572 0.2634
October 0.2691 0.2587 0.2655
November 0.2678 0.2505 0.2554
December 0.2494 0.2434 0.2464