YEARLY HIGH
24.1538 BIF
YEARLY LOW
18.9506 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.7499 BIF

2022 AFN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 24.1538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 18.9506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2032 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.1521 to the December average rate of 23.6364, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 24.1538 was down 5.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 25.5245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 120,769 BIF
2021 Average 119,171 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 94,753 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,016.06 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

24.1199
18.7005
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BIF 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 22.1429, compared to 23.3568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.1429
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.3568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 1.8818 BIF (High: 21.9478 / Low: 20.0660). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4455 BIF (High: 23.6464 / Low: 23.2009).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.8818
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4455

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2382 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 23.6683) against the same month in 2021 (average: 22.1167), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5515 (+7.02%).

2022 Avg (October) 23.6683
2021 Avg (October) 22.1167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.4928 18.9506 19.1521
February 21.9478 20.0660 21.5328
March 23.5086 21.7813 22.8209
April 23.8200 22.8523 23.2431
May 23.7764 22.2376 23.0864
June 23.4466 22.8056 23.0223
July 23.4717 22.6778 23.1804
August 23.3700 22.4396 23.0068
September 23.5667 22.9167 23.2190
October 24.1538 23.1412 23.6683
November 23.6464 23.2009 23.4300
December 24.0098 23.2429 23.6364