YEARLY HIGH
0.1721 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.1372 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1495 BDT

2022 XAF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.1721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 0.1372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0349 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1482 to the December average rate of 0.1677, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1721 was up 7.98% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1594, 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 861 BDT
2021 Average 767 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 686 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 174.64 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1704
0.1380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BDT 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 0.1456, compared to 0.1535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0167 BDT (High: 0.1595 / Low: 0.1428). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 BDT (High: 0.1502 / Low: 0.1459).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0167
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.1677) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1479), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0198 (+13.40%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.1677
2021 Avg (December) 0.1479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1502 0.1459 0.1482
February 0.1501 0.1455 0.1486
March 0.1467 0.1422 0.1445
April 0.1455 0.1384 0.1425
May 0.1462 0.1372 0.1407
June 0.1518 0.1446 0.1488
July 0.1487 0.1428 0.1460
August 0.1494 0.1439 0.1465
September 0.1595 0.1428 0.1481
October 0.1612 0.1500 0.1535
November 0.1667 0.1514 0.1592
December 0.1721 0.1646 0.1677