YEARLY HIGH
0.0879 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0771 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0834 ETB

2022 XAF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.0879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.0771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0856 to the December average rate of 0.0865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0879 was down 77.53% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3910, 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 439 ETB
2021 Average 399 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 386 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.62 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0881
0.0784
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ETB 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 0.0851, compared to 0.0817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0059 ETB (High: 0.0849 / Low: 0.0790). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 ETB (High: 0.0866 / Low: 0.0846).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0873) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0734), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0139 (+18.87%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0873
2021 Avg (February) 0.0734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0866 0.0846 0.0856
February 0.0879 0.0857 0.0873
March 0.0871 0.0844 0.0858
April 0.0867 0.0826 0.0847
May 0.0853 0.0817 0.0833
June 0.0851 0.0825 0.0837
July 0.0829 0.0797 0.0813
August 0.0826 0.0796 0.0810
September 0.0814 0.0771 0.0796
October 0.0810 0.0781 0.0792
November 0.0849 0.0790 0.0829
December 0.0877 0.0853 0.0865