2022 XAF to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 XAF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the XAF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 29.0575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 18.9461.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1114 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.4679 to the December average rate of 27.9875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 43.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 29.0575 was up 41.89% compared to the 2021 peak of 20.4792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
XAF to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 20.4159, compared to 25.1610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7452 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 3.5605 LAK (High: 29.0575 / Low: 25.4970). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4984 LAK (High: 19.7082 / Low: 19.2099).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3450 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 26.7519) against the same month in 2021 (average: 18.4563), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2956 (+44.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.7082 | 19.2099 | 19.4679 |
| February | 19.9103 | 19.3819 | 19.7067 |
| March | 19.9865 | 18.9461 | 19.3617 |
| April | 19.8494 | 19.2619 | 19.6421 |
| May | 22.0359 | 19.8539 | 20.8948 |
| June | 24.3278 | 21.8370 | 23.4219 |
| July | 23.8836 | 22.9645 | 23.3460 |
| August | 23.9382 | 23.1262 | 23.5356 |
| September | 24.7466 | 23.4866 | 24.0284 |
| October | 26.2278 | 24.6700 | 25.3167 |
| November | 29.0575 | 25.4970 | 26.7519 |
| December | 28.3592 | 27.6193 | 27.9875 |