YEARLY HIGH
0.1730 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.1182 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1356 KGS

2022 XAF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.1730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.1182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0548 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1463 to the December average rate of 0.1375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1730 was up 9.85% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1575, 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 865 KGS
2021 Average 763 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 591 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 274.15 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1690
0.1184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KGS 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 0.1436, compared to 0.1276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0217 KGS (High: 0.1568 / Low: 0.1351). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 KGS (High: 0.1481 / Low: 0.1441).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0217
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.1648) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1537), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0111 (+7.19%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.1648
2021 Avg (March) 0.1537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1481 0.1441 0.1463
February 0.1620 0.1447 0.1478
March 0.1730 0.1572 0.1648
April 0.1568 0.1351 0.1434
May 0.1342 0.1288 0.1312
June 0.1324 0.1262 0.1282
July 0.1283 0.1232 0.1254
August 0.1300 0.1224 0.1263
September 0.1267 0.1182 0.1226
October 0.1272 0.1196 0.1228
November 0.1342 0.1241 0.1310
December 0.1401 0.1351 0.1375