YEARLY HIGH
16.5956 AFN
YEARLY LOW
11.7720 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4222 AFN

2022 CNY to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CNY to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 16.5956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 11.7720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8236 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.4503 to the December average rate of 12.5411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 16.5956 was down 10.39% compared to the 2021 peak of 18.5207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 414,889 AFN
2021 Average 323,530 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 294,300 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,589.04 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

16.8855
11.6632
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to AFN 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 14.2014, compared to 12.6431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5583 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 1.2657 AFN (High: 15.7064 / Low: 14.4407). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2879 AFN (High: 12.6850 / Low: 12.3971).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.2657
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2879

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.7436 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7436

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 16.4503) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.9419), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5084 (+37.75%).

2022 Avg (January) 16.4503
2021 Avg (January) 11.9419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.5956 16.0739 16.4503
February 15.7064 14.4407 14.7067
March 14.5361 13.5793 13.9847
April 13.9388 12.9031 13.6104
May 13.6181 12.8429 13.1572
June 13.4020 13.1009 13.2991
July 13.3969 13.0005 13.1744
August 13.4572 12.7458 13.1437
September 12.8986 12.2345 12.6314
October 12.4368 11.7720 12.0984
November 12.4795 12.0803 12.2696
December 12.6850 12.3971 12.5411