YEARLY HIGH
0.0162 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0119 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0145 CAD

2022 AFN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 0.0162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.0119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0121 to the December average rate of 0.0156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0162 was down 2.69% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0166, 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 81 CAD
2021 Average 76 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 59 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.68 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0161
0.0117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to CAD 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 0.0139, compared to 0.0151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0012 CAD (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0127). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 CAD (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0152).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, 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 (October 2022: 0.0158) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0138), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+14.09%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0158
2021 Avg (October) 0.0138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0124 0.0119 0.0121
February 0.0139 0.0127 0.0137
March 0.0148 0.0138 0.0143
April 0.0150 0.0141 0.0144
May 0.0151 0.0141 0.0146
June 0.0147 0.0141 0.0144
July 0.0149 0.0142 0.0146
August 0.0149 0.0141 0.0145
September 0.0156 0.0146 0.0150
October 0.0162 0.0154 0.0158
November 0.0156 0.0149 0.0153
December 0.0158 0.0152 0.0156