YEARLY HIGH
0.7203 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.5004 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6174 GMD

2022 AFN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.7203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.5004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2199 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5051 to the December average rate of 0.7097, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7203 was up 7.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.6709, 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 3,602 GMD
2021 Average 3,109 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,502 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,099.75 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7302
0.4846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to GMD 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 0.5858, compared to 0.6491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0633 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0524 GMD (High: 0.6784 / Low: 0.6260). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 GMD (High: 0.6163 / Low: 0.6023).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0524
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.7097) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1931 (+37.37%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.7097
2021 Avg (December) 0.5166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5184 0.5004 0.5051
February 0.5825 0.5310 0.5699
March 0.6242 0.5781 0.6033
April 0.6298 0.6066 0.6166
May 0.6330 0.5961 0.6124
June 0.6163 0.6023 0.6075
July 0.6172 0.5965 0.6093
August 0.6265 0.5956 0.6082
September 0.6302 0.6124 0.6194
October 0.6784 0.6260 0.6521
November 0.7081 0.6626 0.6958
December 0.7203 0.7006 0.7097