YEARLY HIGH
0.0017 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0015 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0016 USD

2022 XAF to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.0015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0017 to the December average rate of 0.0016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0017 was down 7.15% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0019, 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 9 USD
2021 Average 9 USD
Yearly Trough Low 7 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.42 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0018
0.0015
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XAF to USD 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 0.0017, compared to 0.0015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0016 / Low: 0.0015). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0016 / Low: 0.0016).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0017) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0019), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-6.95%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0017
2021 Avg (January) 0.0019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
February 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
March 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
April 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
May 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
June 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
July 0.0016 0.0015 0.0016
August 0.0016 0.0015 0.0015
September 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015
October 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015
November 0.0016 0.0015 0.0016
December 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016