YEARLY HIGH
51.2785 MGA
YEARLY LOW
37.6572 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.0143 MGA

2022 AFN to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 51.2785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 37.6572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6213 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.0696 to the December average rate of 50.5524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 51.2785 was up 1.18% compared to the 2021 peak of 50.6808, 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 256,393 MGA
2021 Average 232,336 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 188,286 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,106.52 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

51.8007
36.8213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MGA 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 43.8668, compared to 48.1617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2949 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.8668
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.1617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 3.5214 MGA (High: 43.5183 / Low: 39.9968). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4010 MGA (High: 39.0582 / Low: 37.6572).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.5214
January Spread (Stable) ±1.4010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3951 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3951

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 50.5524) against the same month in 2021 (average: 39.0235), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5289 (+29.54%).

2022 Avg (December) 50.5524
2021 Avg (December) 39.0235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.0582 37.6572 38.0696
February 43.5183 39.9968 42.7712
March 46.6025 43.4618 45.3265
April 47.0507 45.0453 45.9715
May 46.8421 44.1436 45.5765
June 46.4776 44.8876 45.4855
July 47.8500 46.2778 46.6994
August 47.6588 45.2747 46.7253
September 48.4299 46.2921 47.2160
October 49.7169 47.4237 48.7818
November 49.7392 48.2882 48.9953
December 51.2785 49.3220 50.5524