YEARLY HIGH
0.0234 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0190 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0223 BBD

2022 AFN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 0.0234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0191 to the December average rate of 0.0229, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0234 was down 9.59% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 117 BBD
2021 Average 121 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 95 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.46 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0234
0.0187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BBD 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 0.0219, compared to 0.0227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0018 BBD (High: 0.0219 / Low: 0.0200). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.0229 / Low: 0.0225).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0230) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0222), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+3.59%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0230
2021 Avg (October) 0.0222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0196 0.0190 0.0191
February 0.0219 0.0200 0.0215
March 0.0231 0.0218 0.0225
April 0.0234 0.0225 0.0229
May 0.0234 0.0221 0.0227
June 0.0228 0.0223 0.0225
July 0.0228 0.0221 0.0225
August 0.0227 0.0220 0.0224
September 0.0229 0.0225 0.0226
October 0.0234 0.0226 0.0230
November 0.0230 0.0224 0.0227
December 0.0232 0.0226 0.0229