YEARLY HIGH
39.0504 AFN
YEARLY LOW
31.5684 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.3071 AFN

2022 XCD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XCD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 39.0504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 31.5684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4820 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.6849 to the December average rate of 32.3617, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 39.0504 was down 10.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 43.6374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 195,252 AFN
2021 Average 154,392 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 157,842 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,410.08 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

39.3350
31.5346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 33.9942, compared to 32.6200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3742 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.9942
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.6200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 3.1081 AFN (High: 36.9683 / Low: 33.8602). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6771 AFN (High: 32.9319 / Low: 32.2547).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.1081
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6771

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 4.1694 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1694

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 38.6849) against the same month in 2021 (average: 28.6103), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0746 (+35.21%).

2022 Avg (January) 38.6849
2021 Avg (January) 28.6103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.0504 37.8333 38.6849
February 36.9683 33.8602 34.5155
March 33.9529 32.0098 32.8343
April 32.8201 31.6368 32.3694
May 33.5132 31.6368 32.6126
June 33.1733 32.4750 32.9486
July 33.4664 32.4100 32.8231
August 33.6719 32.5711 33.0694
September 32.9319 32.2547 32.7509
October 32.7572 31.5684 32.1846
November 33.0247 32.1918 32.5302
December 32.7469 31.8553 32.3617