YEARLY HIGH
0.9673 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.7001 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8758 BTN

2022 AFN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 21, valuing the pair at 0.9673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.7001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2672 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7118 to the December average rate of 0.9429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.9673 was down 0.44% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.9716, 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 4,837 BTN
2021 Average 4,458 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 3,500 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,336.04 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.9699
0.6884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BTN 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 0.8332, compared to 0.9183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0754 BTN (High: 0.8237 / Low: 0.7483). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 BTN (High: 0.9398 / Low: 0.9149).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0754
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0249

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.9464) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8311), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1154 (+13.88%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.9464
2021 Avg (October) 0.8311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7307 0.7001 0.7118
February 0.8237 0.7483 0.8037
March 0.8836 0.8247 0.8591
April 0.8935 0.8513 0.8714
May 0.8971 0.8561 0.8766
June 0.8985 0.8664 0.8767
July 0.9081 0.8820 0.8964
August 0.9055 0.8701 0.8905
September 0.9315 0.8868 0.9051
October 0.9673 0.9207 0.9464
November 0.9398 0.9149 0.9287
December 0.9596 0.9185 0.9429