YEARLY HIGH
279.8717 AFN
YEARLY LOW
226.0634 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
238.7568 AFN

2022 BHD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BHD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 279.8717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 226.0634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.8083 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 277.3365 to the December average rate of 232.0802, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 279.8717 was down 10.53% compared to the 2021 peak of 312.7947, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,399,359 AFN
2021 Average 1,106,776 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 1,130,317 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 269,041.72 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

282.0107
225.9198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 243.6701, compared to 233.8435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.8266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 243.6701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 233.8435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 22.2413 AFN (High: 264.9682 / Low: 242.7269). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0153 AFN (High: 237.7940 / Low: 232.7787).

February Spread (Volatile) ±22.2413
June Spread (Stable) ±5.0153

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 29.8714 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.8714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 277.3365) against the same month in 2021 (average: 205.0601), the exchange rate shifted by +72.2764 (+35.25%).

2022 Avg (January) 277.3365
2021 Avg (January) 205.0601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 279.8717 271.2211 277.3365
February 264.9682 242.7269 247.4651
March 243.3488 229.4492 235.3626
April 235.2809 226.7477 231.8989
May 240.2079 226.7465 233.7836
June 237.7940 232.7787 236.1742
July 239.9154 232.3177 235.2812
August 241.3908 233.4418 237.0586
September 236.2522 231.2037 234.8265
October 234.7231 226.0634 230.5940
November 236.7521 231.2458 233.2206
December 234.7412 228.3263 232.0802