YEARLY HIGH
2.1773 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.9965 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0700 KRW

2022 XAF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 2.1773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 13, dropping to 1.9965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1808 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0641 to the December average rate of 2.0903, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.1773 was up 2.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.1226, 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 10,887 KRW
2021 Average 10,318 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 9,983 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 903.95 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.1526
2.0194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KRW 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 2.0540, compared to 2.0860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0946 KRW (High: 2.1521 / Low: 2.0575). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0312 KRW (High: 2.0762 / Low: 2.0451).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0946
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0312

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0321 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 2.1415) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.0899), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0515 (+2.47%).

2022 Avg (October) 2.1415
2021 Avg (October) 2.0899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0762 2.0451 2.0641
February 2.0931 2.0420 2.0713
March 2.0762 2.0181 2.0490
April 2.0545 2.0230 2.0377
May 2.0637 2.0237 2.0426
June 2.0903 2.0253 2.0593
July 2.0662 1.9965 2.0305
August 2.0637 2.0208 2.0380
September 2.1521 2.0575 2.1061
October 2.1773 2.1022 2.1415
November 2.1370 2.0689 2.1094
December 2.1378 2.0488 2.0903