YEARLY HIGH
24.0393 CDF
YEARLY LOW
19.0078 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.4977 CDF

2022 AFN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 24.0393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 19.0078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0315 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.1819 to the December average rate of 23.3900, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 24.0393 was down 7.06% compared to the 2021 peak of 25.8641, 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 120,196 CDF
2021 Average 120,223 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 95,039 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,157.39 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

23.9630
18.7472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 21.9376, compared to 23.0578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.9376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.0578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 1.8611 CDF (High: 21.9537 / Low: 20.0926). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4427 CDF (High: 22.7741 / Low: 22.3313).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.8611
June Spread (Stable) ±0.4427

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3255 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 23.5284) against the same month in 2021 (average: 22.1821), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3463 (+6.07%).

2022 Avg (October) 23.5284
2021 Avg (October) 22.1821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.6389 19.0078 19.1819
February 21.9537 20.0926 21.5534
March 23.1986 21.8019 22.6282
April 23.4374 22.5949 22.9637
May 23.6140 22.1114 22.8119
June 22.7741 22.3313 22.4864
July 22.8005 22.0784 22.5311
August 23.2026 21.9780 22.5186
September 23.4654 22.7615 23.0743
October 24.0393 23.0960 23.5284
November 23.4943 23.0325 23.3042
December 23.7693 23.1638 23.3900