YEARLY HIGH
0.0098 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0076 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0083 BRL

2022 XAF to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.0076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0095 to the December average rate of 0.0085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0098 was down 7.26% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0106, 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 49 BRL
2021 Average 49 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 38 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.21 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0097
0.0076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BRL 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 0.0085, compared to 0.0081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0010 BRL (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0076). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BRL (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0083).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0095) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0099), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-4.08%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0095
2021 Avg (January) 0.0099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0098 0.0091 0.0095
February 0.0093 0.0086 0.0090
March 0.0088 0.0079 0.0083
April 0.0081 0.0076 0.0078
May 0.0083 0.0077 0.0080
June 0.0085 0.0078 0.0081
July 0.0086 0.0081 0.0083
August 0.0082 0.0077 0.0079
September 0.0081 0.0077 0.0079
October 0.0083 0.0077 0.0079
November 0.0086 0.0076 0.0082
December 0.0086 0.0083 0.0085