YEARLY HIGH
0.1580 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1093 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1379 BWP

2022 AFN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 21, valuing the pair at 0.1580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.1093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0487 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1110 to the December average rate of 0.1474, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1580 was up 9.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1446, 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 790 BWP
2021 Average 668 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 547 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 243.46 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1581
0.1068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BWP 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 0.1289, compared to 0.1469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0124 BWP (High: 0.1419 / Low: 0.1295). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 BWP (High: 0.1143 / Low: 0.1093).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.1538) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1249), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0289 (+23.17%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.1538
2021 Avg (October) 0.1249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1143 0.1093 0.1110
February 0.1271 0.1156 0.1238
March 0.1346 0.1269 0.1306
April 0.1419 0.1295 0.1338
May 0.1419 0.1330 0.1377
June 0.1412 0.1339 0.1364
July 0.1455 0.1394 0.1424
August 0.1459 0.1381 0.1416
September 0.1526 0.1447 0.1477
October 0.1580 0.1500 0.1538
November 0.1529 0.1441 0.1487
December 0.1512 0.1458 0.1474