YEARLY HIGH
8.3776 XOF
YEARLY LOW
7.4053 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9367 XOF

2022 BTN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BTN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 8.3776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 7.4053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9723 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7863 to the December average rate of 7.5080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.3776 was up 6.39% compared to the 2021 peak of 7.8743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,888 XOF
2021 Average 37,550 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 37,026 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,861.35 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.3372
7.4326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 7.8781, compared to 7.9953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.4377 XOF (High: 8.1299 / Low: 7.6923). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1005 XOF (High: 7.8448 / Low: 7.7444).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4377
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3506 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 8.2618) against the same month in 2021 (average: 7.5786), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6832 (+9.01%).

2022 Avg (September) 8.2618
2021 Avg (September) 7.5786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8448 7.7444 7.7863
February 7.8518 7.6391 7.7192
March 7.8856 7.7099 7.8198
April 8.1745 7.8040 7.9599
May 8.1671 7.8593 8.0313
June 8.0613 7.8649 7.9523
July 8.2230 7.9653 8.0925
August 8.2685 7.9935 8.1476
September 8.3776 8.1253 8.2618
October 8.2179 7.9263 8.1034
November 8.1299 7.6923 7.8585
December 7.6709 7.4053 7.5080