2022 AFN to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 AFN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the AFN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 7.9224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 5.4444.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4779 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5427 to the December average rate of 7.0790, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 7.9224 was up 9.38% compared to the 2021 peak of 7.2432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
AFN to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.5692, compared to 7.3391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7699 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.6073 XOF (High: 7.3041 / Low: 6.6968). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2145 XOF (High: 7.2034 / Low: 6.9889).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.3712 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 7.6694) against the same month in 2021 (average: 6.2787), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3906 (+22.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7131 | 5.4444 | 5.5427 |
| February | 6.4115 | 5.8235 | 6.2044 |
| March | 6.9157 | 6.4216 | 6.7183 |
| April | 7.3041 | 6.6968 | 6.9365 |
| May | 7.2890 | 6.7532 | 7.0412 |
| June | 7.1327 | 6.8541 | 6.9721 |
| July | 7.4370 | 7.1065 | 7.2541 |
| August | 7.4630 | 7.0412 | 7.2562 |
| September | 7.7797 | 7.2617 | 7.4777 |
| October | 7.9224 | 7.4691 | 7.6694 |
| November | 7.6079 | 7.0616 | 7.2982 |
| December | 7.2034 | 6.9889 | 7.0790 |