2022 BIF to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0528 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0414 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0441 AFN

2022 BIF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BIF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 0.0414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0522 to the December average rate of 0.0423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0528 was down 10.67% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0591, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 264 AFN

2021 Average 211 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 207 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.84 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0532

0.0413

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0454, compared to 0.0428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0454

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0043 AFN (High: 0.0498 / Low: 0.0456). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 AFN (High: 0.0431 / Low: 0.0423).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0522) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0397), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0125 (+31.47%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0522

2021 Avg (January) 0.0397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0528	0.0513	0.0522
February	0.0498	0.0456	0.0465
March	0.0459	0.0425	0.0438
April	0.0438	0.0420	0.0430
May	0.0450	0.0421	0.0433
June	0.0438	0.0427	0.0434
July	0.0441	0.0426	0.0431
August	0.0446	0.0428	0.0435
September	0.0436	0.0424	0.0431
October	0.0432	0.0414	0.0423
November	0.0431	0.0423	0.0427
December	0.0430	0.0416	0.0423