YEARLY HIGH
78.1219 AFN
YEARLY LOW
59.4121 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.3432 AFN

2022 BND to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BND to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 78.1219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 59.4121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.7098 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.4189 to the December average rate of 64.6935, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 78.1219 was down 9.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 86.1975, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 390,609 AFN
2021 Average 310,347 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 297,061 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,548.78 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

79.0622
59.3429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 67.3577, compared to 63.3287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.3577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.3287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 6.4864 AFN (High: 74.0382 / Low: 67.5517). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0661 AFN (High: 65.5877 / Low: 63.5216).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.4864
December Spread (Stable) ±2.0661

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 8.1371 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 77.4189) against the same month in 2021 (average: 58.2768), the exchange rate shifted by +19.1421 (+32.85%).

2022 Avg (January) 77.4189
2021 Avg (January) 58.2768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 78.1219 75.4536 77.4189
February 74.0382 67.5517 69.2818
March 67.6723 63.3987 65.3135
April 65.3601 61.6920 64.0299
May 65.9564 61.9725 63.7756
June 65.2029 63.0481 64.3266
July 65.3319 62.4564 63.6297
August 66.1044 63.0178 64.5603
September 63.9394 60.8095 62.7315
October 62.2584 59.4121 60.9862
November 64.9070 61.9943 63.3712
December 65.5877 63.5216 64.6935