2022 BBD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.7679 AFN

YEARLY LOW

42.6576 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.0069 AFN

2022 BBD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BBD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 52.7679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 42.6576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1103 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.2740 to the December average rate of 43.7295, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 52.7679 was down 10.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 58.9662, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 263,839 AFN

2021 Average 208,626 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 213,288 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,551.30 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

53.1525

42.6105

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 45.9355, compared to 44.0783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.9355

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.0783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 4.1999 AFN (High: 49.9543 / Low: 45.7544). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9150 AFN (High: 44.5000 / Low: 43.5850).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.1999

September Spread (Stable) ±0.9150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 5.6340 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 52.2740) against the same month in 2021 (average: 38.6604), the exchange rate shifted by +13.6135 (+35.21%).

2022 Avg (January) 52.2740

2021 Avg (January) 38.6604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.7679	51.1232	52.2740
February	49.9543	45.7544	46.6400
March	45.8796	43.2540	44.3682
April	44.3489	42.7500	43.7399
May	45.2855	42.7500	44.0686
June	44.8263	43.8826	44.5226
July	45.2223	43.7948	44.3531
August	45.5000	44.0125	44.6859
September	44.5000	43.5850	44.2554
October	44.2500	42.6576	43.4890
November	44.6255	43.5000	43.9572
December	44.2500	43.0452	43.7295