YEARLY HIGH
0.0404 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0261 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0307 EGP

2022 XAF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.0261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0144 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0271 to the December average rate of 0.0398, the exchange rate registered a net change of 46.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0404 was up 36.88% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0295, 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 202 EGP
2021 Average 142 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 130 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.78 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0411
0.0259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to EGP 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 0.0288, compared to 0.0327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0073 EGP (High: 0.0364 / Low: 0.0291). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 EGP (High: 0.0275 / Low: 0.0268).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.0398) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0271), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+47.03%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.0398
2021 Avg (December) 0.0271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0274 0.0267 0.0271
February 0.0275 0.0268 0.0272
March 0.0312 0.0261 0.0280
April 0.0308 0.0296 0.0304
May 0.0306 0.0290 0.0297
June 0.0306 0.0297 0.0302
July 0.0300 0.0289 0.0294
August 0.0301 0.0290 0.0295
September 0.0299 0.0285 0.0293
October 0.0364 0.0291 0.0302
November 0.0390 0.0360 0.0381
December 0.0404 0.0393 0.0398