YEARLY HIGH
0.2865 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1489 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2146 EGP

2022 AFN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.2865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.1489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1376 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1504 to the December average rate of 0.2819, the exchange rate registered a net change of 87.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2865 was up 40.15% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2044, 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 1,432 EGP
2021 Average 948 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 744 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 687.92 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2951
0.1372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to EGP 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 0.1895, compared to 0.2396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0501 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1895
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0577 EGP (High: 0.2784 / Low: 0.2208). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 EGP (High: 0.1538 / Low: 0.1489).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0577
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.2819) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1274 (+82.39%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.2819
2021 Avg (December) 0.1546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1538 0.1489 0.1504
February 0.1721 0.1572 0.1687
March 0.2119 0.1711 0.1879
April 0.2162 0.2056 0.2107
May 0.2162 0.2018 0.2093
June 0.2142 0.2083 0.2103
July 0.2157 0.2093 0.2130
August 0.2184 0.2100 0.2143
September 0.2235 0.2161 0.2190
October 0.2784 0.2208 0.2317
November 0.2810 0.2728 0.2778
December 0.2865 0.2776 0.2819