YEARLY HIGH
0.0211 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0190 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0198 BWP

2022 XOF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XOF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.0211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.0190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0200 to the December average rate of 0.0208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0211 was up 2.27% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0206, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XOF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 105 BWP
2021 Average 100 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 95 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.34 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0210
0.0191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to BWP 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 0.0196, compared to 0.0200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0010 BWP (High: 0.0210 / Low: 0.0200). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BWP (High: 0.0197 / Low: 0.0194).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.0208) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0202), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+3.00%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.0208
2021 Avg (December) 0.0202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0204 0.0197 0.0200
February 0.0202 0.0196 0.0199
March 0.0199 0.0192 0.0194
April 0.0196 0.0190 0.0193
May 0.0198 0.0194 0.0196
June 0.0198 0.0191 0.0196
July 0.0199 0.0194 0.0196
August 0.0197 0.0194 0.0195
September 0.0201 0.0195 0.0198
October 0.0206 0.0198 0.0201
November 0.0210 0.0200 0.0204
December 0.0211 0.0206 0.0208