YEARLY HIGH
0.0766 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0648 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0711 MUR

2022 XAF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.0766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0754 to the December average rate of 0.0709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0766 was down 2.03% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0781, 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 383 MUR
2021 Average 375 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 324 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.90 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0765
0.0662
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MUR 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 0.0731, compared to 0.0691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0067 MUR (High: 0.0753 / Low: 0.0685). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 MUR (High: 0.0765 / Low: 0.0744).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.0744) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0728), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+2.15%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0744
2021 Avg (March) 0.0728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0765 0.0733 0.0754
February 0.0765 0.0744 0.0756
March 0.0766 0.0716 0.0744
April 0.0753 0.0685 0.0719
May 0.0716 0.0682 0.0696
June 0.0731 0.0700 0.0715
July 0.0729 0.0685 0.0704
August 0.0717 0.0669 0.0697
September 0.0696 0.0658 0.0679
October 0.0695 0.0648 0.0670
November 0.0705 0.0663 0.0686
December 0.0719 0.0697 0.0709