YEARLY HIGH
1.5719 KPW
YEARLY LOW
1.3166 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4465 KPW

2022 XAF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.5719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 1.3166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2553 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5534 to the December average rate of 1.4538, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.5719 was down 7.15% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.6929, 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 7,859 KPW
2021 Average 8,116 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 6,583 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,276.42 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.5767
1.3289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KPW 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 1.5007, compared to 1.3923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0925 KPW (High: 1.4302 / Low: 1.3377). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0356 KPW (High: 1.4717 / Low: 1.4362).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0925
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0356

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 0.0508 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.5534) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.6693), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1160 (-6.95%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.5534
2021 Avg (January) 1.6693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5719 1.5292 1.5534
February 1.5716 1.5340 1.5561
March 1.5314 1.4909 1.5101
April 1.5159 1.4411 1.4837
May 1.4781 1.4240 1.4510
June 1.4752 1.4290 1.4498
July 1.4317 1.3757 1.3990
August 1.4157 1.3633 1.3883
September 1.3928 1.3166 1.3602
October 1.3847 1.3310 1.3495
November 1.4302 1.3377 1.4033
December 1.4717 1.4362 1.4538