2022 XAF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1240 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.9142 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0371 CRC

2022 XAF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 1.1240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 19, dropping to 0.9142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2098 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1026 to the December average rate of 0.9524, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.1240 was down 2.56% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1535, 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 5,620 CRC

2021 Average 5,601 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 4,571 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,048.94 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.1263

0.9178

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CRC 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 1.0942, compared to 0.9800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0942

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.0919 CRC (High: 1.0517 / Low: 0.9598). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0303 CRC (High: 0.9677 / Low: 0.9374).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0919

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0303

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0474 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 1.1090) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.1285), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0195 (-1.73%).

2022 Avg (February) 1.1090

2021 Avg (February) 1.1285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1174	1.0866	1.1026
February	1.1240	1.0848	1.1090
March	1.1152	1.0668	1.0861
April	1.1102	1.0587	1.0838
May	1.1090	1.0592	1.0790
June	1.1194	1.0866	1.1047
July	1.0927	1.0370	1.0575
August	1.0517	0.9598	1.0152
September	1.0083	0.9264	0.9678
October	0.9523	0.9142	0.9352
November	0.9704	0.9161	0.9518
December	0.9677	0.9374	0.9524