YEARLY HIGH
1.8074 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.4619 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7086 JMD

2022 AFN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 1.8074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 1.4619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3455 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4823 to the December average rate of 1.7525, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.8074 was down 8.94% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.9848, 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 9,037 JMD
2021 Average 9,087 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 7,309 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,727.46 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.7954
1.4538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to JMD 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 1.6878, compared to 1.7295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6878
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.1568 JMD (High: 1.7182 / Low: 1.5614). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0386 JMD (High: 1.7152 / Low: 1.6766).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1568
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0386

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0410 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 1.7670) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.9244), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1574 (-8.18%).

2022 Avg (April) 1.7670
2021 Avg (April) 1.9244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5292 1.4619 1.4823
February 1.7182 1.5614 1.6771
March 1.7672 1.6887 1.7305
April 1.8074 1.7282 1.7670
May 1.8027 1.7089 1.7554
June 1.7357 1.6874 1.7144
July 1.7252 1.6854 1.7096
August 1.7152 1.6766 1.6986
September 1.7442 1.6655 1.7117
October 1.7922 1.7172 1.7567
November 1.7672 1.7270 1.7479
December 1.7885 1.7323 1.7525