YEARLY HIGH
12.2877 PYG
YEARLY LOW
10.2696 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.2167 PYG

2022 XAF to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 12.2877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 10.2696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0181 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0205 to the December average rate of 11.6789, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 12.2877 was down 5.38% compared to the 2021 peak of 12.9864, 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 61,439 PYG
2021 Average 61,109 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 51,348 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,090.59 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

12.2096
10.3614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to PYG 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 11.5340, compared to 10.8995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.7417 PYG (High: 11.6850 / Low: 10.9433). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3090 PYG (High: 12.1372 / Low: 11.8282).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7417
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3890 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 12.0556) against the same month in 2021 (average: 12.4229), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3673 (-2.96%).

2022 Avg (February) 12.0556
2021 Avg (February) 12.4229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1372 11.8282 12.0205
February 12.2877 11.7410 12.0556
March 11.8659 11.5490 11.6940
April 11.6850 10.9433 11.3325
May 11.2686 10.8779 11.0436
June 11.2331 10.8899 11.0579
July 10.8866 10.4834 10.6689
August 10.8290 10.4135 10.6093
September 10.7284 10.2696 10.5155
October 11.0862 10.4985 10.7319
November 11.4394 10.7773 11.1923
December 11.9912 11.3765 11.6789