2022 XAF to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1837 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.1262 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1449 AFN

2022 XAF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.1837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 0.1262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0574 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1805 to the December average rate of 0.1413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1837 was down 9.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 918 AFN

2021 Average 751 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 631 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 287.24 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1855

0.1254

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XAF 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 0.1534, compared to 0.1364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1534

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0157 AFN (High: 0.1717 / Low: 0.1560). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 AFN (High: 0.1431 / Low: 0.1388).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.1805) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1434), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0370 (+25.82%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.1805

2021 Avg (January) 0.1434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1837	0.1750	0.1805
February	0.1717	0.1560	0.1613
March	0.1557	0.1446	0.1489
April	0.1493	0.1369	0.1442
May	0.1481	0.1372	0.1421
June	0.1459	0.1402	0.1434
July	0.1407	0.1345	0.1379
August	0.1420	0.1340	0.1379
September	0.1377	0.1285	0.1338
October	0.1339	0.1262	0.1304
November	0.1416	0.1314	0.1371
December	0.1431	0.1388	0.1413