YEARLY HIGH
0.0260 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0190 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0218 SCR

2022 XAF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.0190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0238 to the December average rate of 0.0216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0260 was down 35.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0403, 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 130 SCR
2021 Average 146 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 95 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.96 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0246
0.0196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SCR 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 0.0230, compared to 0.0206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.0035 SCR (High: 0.0260 / Low: 0.0225). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SCR (High: 0.0245 / Low: 0.0239).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0238) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0394), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0156 (-39.62%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0238
2021 Avg (January) 0.0394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0260 0.0225 0.0238
February 0.0251 0.0226 0.0237
March 0.0245 0.0239 0.0242
April 0.0243 0.0211 0.0235
May 0.0228 0.0207 0.0212
June 0.0234 0.0206 0.0216
July 0.0222 0.0196 0.0206
August 0.0212 0.0198 0.0205
September 0.0218 0.0190 0.0203
October 0.0210 0.0195 0.0200
November 0.0217 0.0191 0.0209
December 0.0229 0.0210 0.0216