2022 BAM to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

61.5565 AFN

YEARLY LOW

42.3769 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.6027 AFN

2022 BAM to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 61.5565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 42.3769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.1797 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.5096 to the December average rate of 47.3304, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 61.5565 was down 9.42% compared to the 2021 peak of 67.9563, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 307,783 AFN

2021 Average 251,909 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 211,884 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,898.31 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

62.1940

41.9818

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to AFN 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 51.4824, compared to 45.7231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7592 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.4824

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.7231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 5.1571 AFN (High: 57.6741 / Low: 52.5170). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3732 AFN (High: 47.7575 / Low: 46.3843).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.1571

December Spread (Stable) ±1.3732

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 6.3670 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 60.5096) against the same month in 2021 (average: 48.1245), the exchange rate shifted by +12.3851 (+25.74%).

2022 Avg (January) 60.5096

2021 Avg (January) 48.1245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	61.5565	58.3270	60.5096
February	57.6741	52.5170	54.1426
March	52.4478	48.5395	49.9792
April	50.0913	45.9292	48.4366
May	49.5248	46.1338	47.6795
June	49.0331	46.6809	48.1466
July	47.0797	45.0622	46.2652
August	47.5977	44.9498	46.2758
September	46.0493	43.0456	44.9189
October	44.7260	42.3769	43.6661
November	47.4662	44.0695	45.8823
December	47.7575	46.3843	47.3304