2022 BGN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

61.6001 AFN

YEARLY LOW

42.3857 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.5903 AFN

2022 BGN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BGN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 61.6001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 42.3857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.2145 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.5129 to the December average rate of 47.3192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 61.6001 was down 9.54% compared to the 2021 peak of 68.0958, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 308,001 AFN

2021 Average 251,880 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 211,928 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,072.27 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

62.1899

42.0659

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BGN 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 51.4551, compared to 45.7255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.4551

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.7255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 5.0922 AFN (High: 57.6788 / Low: 52.5866). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3400 AFN (High: 47.8905 / Low: 46.5505).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.0922

December Spread (Stable) ±1.3400

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 6.3905 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 60.5129) against the same month in 2021 (average: 48.1170), the exchange rate shifted by +12.3959 (+25.76%).

2022 Avg (January) 60.5129

2021 Avg (January) 48.1170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	61.6001	58.6568	60.5129
February	57.6788	52.5866	54.1225
March	52.2230	48.4933	49.9381
April	50.0752	45.8991	48.3935
May	49.5927	46.0273	47.6465
June	48.9526	47.0447	48.1172
July	47.1721	45.0996	46.2209
August	47.6275	44.9391	46.2369
September	46.0159	43.0610	44.8700
October	44.8761	42.3857	43.7429
November	47.4915	44.0623	45.9631
December	47.8905	46.5505	47.3192