2022 ZAR to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.7037 XAF

YEARLY LOW

35.0639 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

38.1654 XAF

2022 ZAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 41.7037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 35.0639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6398 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.3872 to the December average rate of 35.8103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 41.7037 was up 3.84% compared to the 2021 peak of 40.1633, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,085,184 XAF

2021 Average 1,877,123 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,753,194 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 331,990.11 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

40.8583

35.3514

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XAF 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 38.9777, compared to 37.3531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.9777

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.3531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 2.8405 XAF (High: 41.7037 / Low: 38.8632). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9255 XAF (High: 37.3674 / Low: 36.4419).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.8405

November Spread (Stable) ±0.9255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3710 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 40.3994) against the same month in 2021 (average: 38.0180), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3814 (+6.26%).

2022 Avg (April) 40.3994

2021 Avg (April) 38.0180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.3202	36.1272	37.3872
February	38.4664	36.9753	37.9706
March	41.0957	38.2702	39.8464
April	41.7037	38.8632	40.3994
May	39.8948	38.2093	39.0284
June	40.0228	38.4181	39.2340
July	38.9115	37.4859	38.2655
August	39.5342	38.1288	38.7967
September	38.3813	36.9911	37.6482
October	37.6064	36.0555	36.8133
November	37.3674	36.4419	36.7847
December	36.3533	35.0639	35.8103