YEARLY HIGH
496.9807 IRR
YEARLY LOW
400.3385 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
470.7531 IRR

2022 AFN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 496.9807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 400.3385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 96.6423 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 404.2492 to the December average rate of 477.0185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 496.9807 was down 8.95% compared to the 2021 peak of 545.8485, 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 2,484,904 IRR
2021 Average 2,545,703 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 2,001,692 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 483,211.29 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

495.2336
395.9779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to IRR 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 462.2746, compared to 479.2315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.9570 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 462.2746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 479.2315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 38.5495 IRR (High: 461.6861 / Low: 423.1366). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.5822 IRR (High: 486.2070 / Low: 475.6247).

February Spread (Volatile) ±38.5495
November Spread (Stable) ±10.5822

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.9885 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9885

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 486.9623) against the same month in 2021 (average: 468.6187), the exchange rate shifted by +18.3436 (+3.91%).

2022 Avg (October) 486.9623
2021 Avg (October) 468.6187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 413.2179 400.3385 404.2492
February 461.6861 423.1366 453.2674
March 489.5497 460.0988 476.5791
April 494.7369 477.4637 483.8335
May 494.7368 467.3125 480.2949
June 482.5372 471.2634 475.4233
July 483.5049 467.9559 477.4349
August 481.1129 465.3847 473.6992
September 486.4056 475.2809 478.3005
October 496.9807 477.4011 486.9623
November 486.2070 475.6247 481.9738
December 483.6890 471.8174 477.0185