YEARLY HIGH
0.2363 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0836 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1130 RUB

2022 XAF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.2363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 0.0836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1527 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1321 to the December average rate of 0.1073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2363 was up 67.63% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1410, 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 1,182 RUB
2021 Average 665 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 418 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 763.66 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1950
0.0815
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to RUB 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 0.1307, compared to 0.0954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0983 RUB (High: 0.2363 / Low: 0.1380). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 RUB (High: 0.0970 / Low: 0.0927).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0983
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0533 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.1855) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1352), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0503 (+37.21%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.1855
2021 Avg (March) 0.1352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1358 0.1282 0.1321
February 0.1795 0.1301 0.1361
March 0.2363 0.1380 0.1855
April 0.1444 0.1147 0.1322
May 0.1178 0.0935 0.1052
June 0.1041 0.0836 0.0929
July 0.1009 0.0854 0.0925
August 0.0986 0.0909 0.0938
September 0.0983 0.0845 0.0909
October 0.0955 0.0870 0.0928
November 0.0970 0.0927 0.0952
December 0.1206 0.0973 0.1073