YEARLY HIGH
0.2736 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2221 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2467 JMD

2022 XAF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.2736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.2221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0515 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2674 to the December average rate of 0.2476, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2736 was down 3.95% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2848, 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 1,368 JMD
2021 Average 1,358 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,110 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 257.33 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2745
0.2248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to JMD 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 0.2576, compared to 0.2358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0173 JMD (High: 0.2450 / Low: 0.2277). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 JMD (High: 0.2500 / Low: 0.2453).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.2703) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2762), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0058 (-2.11%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.2703
2021 Avg (February) 0.2762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2704 0.2653 0.2674
February 0.2736 0.2625 0.2703
March 0.2630 0.2545 0.2576
April 0.2586 0.2474 0.2548
May 0.2535 0.2458 0.2493
June 0.2526 0.2397 0.2459
July 0.2397 0.2313 0.2357
August 0.2396 0.2286 0.2342
September 0.2350 0.2221 0.2290
October 0.2331 0.2262 0.2291
November 0.2450 0.2277 0.2396
December 0.2500 0.2453 0.2476