Extract E: Affordability of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Index in country X (Base year 2012 = 100)
| Year | Affordability Index |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 100 |
| 2014 | 105 |
| 2016 | 112 |
| 2018 | 108 |
| 2020 | 95 |
| 2022 | 88 |
Note: An increase in the index indicates that fresh fruit and vegetables became more affordable relative to average household income, while a decrease indicates they became less affordable.
Using Extract E, identify two significant features of the affordability of fresh fruit and vegetables index in country X over the period 2012 to 2022.
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