2022 XAF to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0120 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0101 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0111 BOB

2022 XAF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.0101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0119 to the December average rate of 0.0112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0120 was down 6.99% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0130, 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 60 BOB

2021 Average 62 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 51 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.68 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0121

0.0102

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XAF to BOB 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 0.0115, compared to 0.0107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0115

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0007 BOB (High: 0.0110 / Low: 0.0103). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BOB (High: 0.0113 / Low: 0.0110).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0119) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0128), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-6.96%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0119

2021 Avg (January) 0.0128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0120	0.0117	0.0119
February	0.0120	0.0116	0.0119
March	0.0117	0.0114	0.0115
April	0.0116	0.0110	0.0114
May	0.0113	0.0109	0.0111
June	0.0113	0.0109	0.0111
July	0.0109	0.0105	0.0107
August	0.0109	0.0105	0.0106
September	0.0107	0.0101	0.0104
October	0.0105	0.0102	0.0104
November	0.0110	0.0103	0.0108
December	0.0113	0.0110	0.0112