YEARLY HIGH
1.6388 CLP
YEARLY LOW
1.3025 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4010 CLP

2022 XAF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 1.6388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 1.3025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3363 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4163 to the December average rate of 1.4091, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.6388 was up 9.25% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.5000, 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 8,194 CLP
2021 Average 6,847 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 6,513 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,681.44 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.5076
1.3241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CLP 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 1.3768, compared to 1.4252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3768
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.2362 CLP (High: 1.6388 / Low: 1.4026). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0516 CLP (High: 1.3990 / Low: 1.3474).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2362
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0516

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0985 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0985

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 1.4923) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.3566), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1357 (+10.00%).

2022 Avg (July) 1.4923
2021 Avg (July) 1.3566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4773 1.3682 1.4163
February 1.4477 1.3627 1.3983
March 1.3662 1.3025 1.3394
April 1.3799 1.3034 1.3475
May 1.3990 1.3474 1.3660
June 1.4850 1.3266 1.3936
July 1.6388 1.4026 1.4923
August 1.4451 1.3468 1.3938
September 1.4536 1.3273 1.3953
October 1.4852 1.3717 1.4305
November 1.4854 1.3836 1.4299
December 1.4386 1.3796 1.4091