YEARLY HIGH
0.0621 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0516 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0574 BRL

2022 AFN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.0621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.0516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0528 to the December average rate of 0.0600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0621 was down 18.02% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0757, 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 310 BRL
2021 Average 326 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 258 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.36 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0613
0.0521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BRL 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 0.0553, compared to 0.0596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0066 BRL (High: 0.0597 / Low: 0.0532). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 BRL (High: 0.0589 / Low: 0.0563).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0605) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0614), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-1.51%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0605
2021 Avg (October) 0.0614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0548 0.0516 0.0528
February 0.0568 0.0527 0.0558
March 0.0597 0.0533 0.0560
April 0.0578 0.0518 0.0543
May 0.0597 0.0532 0.0562
June 0.0599 0.0536 0.0567
July 0.0619 0.0574 0.0604
August 0.0589 0.0563 0.0575
September 0.0615 0.0573 0.0591
October 0.0621 0.0584 0.0605
November 0.0618 0.0573 0.0601
December 0.0615 0.0587 0.0600