YEARLY HIGH
0.1668 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1238 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1510 SCR

2022 AFN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 0.1668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.1238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0430 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1318 to the December average rate of 0.1529, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1668 was down 40.65% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2810, 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 834 SCR
2021 Average 985 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 619 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 214.89 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1656
0.1287
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SCR 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 0.1506, compared to 0.1514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0233 SCR (High: 0.1578 / Low: 0.1345). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 SCR (High: 0.1667 / Low: 0.1569).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0233
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.1626) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2134), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0508 (-23.81%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.1626
2021 Avg (April) 0.2134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1428 0.1238 0.1318
February 0.1578 0.1345 0.1470
March 0.1667 0.1569 0.1624
April 0.1668 0.1503 0.1626
May 0.1649 0.1425 0.1495
June 0.1610 0.1435 0.1506
July 0.1611 0.1416 0.1495
August 0.1556 0.1423 0.1485
September 0.1616 0.1431 0.1516
October 0.1615 0.1475 0.1536
November 0.1578 0.1444 0.1523
December 0.1624 0.1475 0.1529