YEARLY HIGH
0.2897 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.1774 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2087 ARS

2022 XAF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.2897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.1774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1123 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1793 to the December average rate of 0.2783, the exchange rate registered a net change of 55.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2897 was up 62.68% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1781, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,448 ARS
2021 Average 856 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 887 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 561.51 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2882
0.1694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ARS 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 0.1869, compared to 0.2305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0312 ARS (High: 0.2658 / Low: 0.2346). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 ARS (High: 0.1812 / Low: 0.1774).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0312
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.2783) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1755), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1028 (+58.56%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.2783
2021 Avg (December) 0.1755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1812 0.1774 0.1793
February 0.1851 0.1807 0.1839
March 0.1887 0.1796 0.1836
April 0.1885 0.1845 0.1868
May 0.1971 0.1853 0.1899
June 0.2011 0.1942 0.1976
July 0.2046 0.1950 0.1994
August 0.2123 0.2046 0.2087
September 0.2207 0.2105 0.2160
October 0.2391 0.2201 0.2281
November 0.2658 0.2346 0.2527
December 0.2897 0.2691 0.2783