2022 AFN to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 AFN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the AFN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 1.7439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 1.0818.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6622 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0986 to the December average rate of 1.5412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.7439 was up 21.63% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.4338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
AFN to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.3475, compared to 1.5856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2381 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.1483 JPY (High: 1.5297 / Low: 1.3814). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0442 JPY (High: 1.1259 / Low: 1.0818).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0773 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 1.6905) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.2561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4344 (+34.58%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.1259 | 1.0818 | 1.0986 |
| February | 1.2632 | 1.1475 | 1.2361 |
| March | 1.3972 | 1.2516 | 1.3378 |
| April | 1.5297 | 1.3814 | 1.4443 |
| May | 1.5219 | 1.4004 | 1.4623 |
| June | 1.5487 | 1.4545 | 1.5060 |
| July | 1.5794 | 1.4801 | 1.5377 |
| August | 1.5829 | 1.4610 | 1.5160 |
| September | 1.6548 | 1.5754 | 1.6151 |
| October | 1.7439 | 1.6331 | 1.6905 |
| November | 1.6793 | 1.5530 | 1.6132 |
| December | 1.5818 | 1.4985 | 1.5412 |