YEARLY HIGH
1.6931 DZD
YEARLY LOW
1.3189 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5831 DZD

2022 AFN to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 1.6931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 1.3189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3741 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3367 to the December average rate of 1.5743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.6931 was down 2.45% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.7356, 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 8,465 DZD
2021 Average 8,143 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 6,595 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,870.75 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.6833
1.3052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to DZD 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 1.5647, compared to 1.6015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.1388 DZD (High: 1.5402 / Low: 1.4014). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0366 DZD (High: 1.5988 / Low: 1.5622).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1388
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0366

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0562 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0562

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 1.6517) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.7136), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0619 (-3.61%).

2022 Avg (May) 1.6517
2021 Avg (May) 1.7136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3724 1.3189 1.3367
February 1.5402 1.4014 1.5093
March 1.6525 1.5450 1.6076
April 1.6931 1.6156 1.6430
May 1.6931 1.6039 1.6517
June 1.6673 1.6219 1.6396
July 1.6782 1.6159 1.6518
August 1.6208 1.5833 1.5956
September 1.6186 1.5764 1.5897
October 1.6505 1.5866 1.6148
November 1.5972 1.5501 1.5831
December 1.5988 1.5622 1.5743