YEARLY HIGH
3.5170 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2.9995 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2453 CDF

2022 XOF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XOF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 3.5170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 2.9995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5175 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4611 to the December average rate of 3.3042, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.5170 was down 5.61% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.7260, 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 17,585 CDF
2021 Average 17,954 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 14,997 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,587.69 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.5148
3.0276
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to CDF 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 3.3468, compared to 3.1439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.2208 CDF (High: 3.2638 / Low: 3.0430). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0582 CDF (High: 3.3316 / Low: 3.2734).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2208
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0582

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 0.1191 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 3.4742) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.6515), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1773 (-4.86%).

2022 Avg (February) 3.4742
2021 Avg (February) 3.6515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4981 3.4052 3.4611
February 3.5170 3.4098 3.4742
March 3.4125 3.3234 3.3684
April 3.3855 3.2088 3.3114
May 3.2835 3.1842 3.2401
June 3.2807 3.1835 3.2255
July 3.1809 3.0565 3.1063
August 3.1457 3.0600 3.1037
September 3.1602 2.9995 3.0865
October 3.1220 3.0307 3.0682
November 3.2638 3.0430 3.1944
December 3.3316 3.2734 3.3042