YEARLY HIGH
1.0096 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.6938 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7965 AFN

2022 XPF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XPF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1.0096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 0.6938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3158 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9919 to the December average rate of 0.7766, 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 1.0096 was down 9.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,048 AFN
2021 Average 4,128 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 3,469 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,578.95 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0194
0.6894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.8432, compared to 0.7497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0866 AFN (High: 0.9439 / Low: 0.8574). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 AFN (High: 0.7865 / Low: 0.7631).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0866
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

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 0.1054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.9919) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.7883), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2036 (+25.82%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.9919
2021 Avg (January) 0.7883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0096 0.9622 0.9919
February 0.9439 0.8574 0.8866
March 0.8560 0.7949 0.8184
April 0.8208 0.7526 0.7928
May 0.8140 0.7541 0.7812
June 0.8020 0.7707 0.7885
July 0.7735 0.7391 0.7580
August 0.7807 0.7366 0.7579
September 0.7570 0.7066 0.7354
October 0.7360 0.6938 0.7169
November 0.7784 0.7225 0.7535
December 0.7865 0.7631 0.7766