YEARLY HIGH
0.0361 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0292 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0323 MXN

2022 XAF to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.0361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.0292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0354 to the December average rate of 0.0316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0361 was down 7.07% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0388, 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 180 MXN
2021 Average 183 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 146 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.28 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0359
0.0294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MXN 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 0.0338, compared to 0.0309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.0020 MXN (High: 0.0322 / Low: 0.0303). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MXN (High: 0.0355 / Low: 0.0352).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0354) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0374), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-5.48%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0354
2021 Avg (February) 0.0374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0355 0.0352 0.0354
February 0.0361 0.0349 0.0354
March 0.0355 0.0335 0.0345
April 0.0335 0.0326 0.0331
May 0.0328 0.0319 0.0323
June 0.0328 0.0319 0.0322
July 0.0323 0.0315 0.0319
August 0.0322 0.0303 0.0311
September 0.0308 0.0298 0.0303
October 0.0307 0.0295 0.0300
November 0.0308 0.0292 0.0303
December 0.0321 0.0307 0.0316