2022 BOB to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.3309 AFN

YEARLY LOW

12.3308 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.0596 AFN

2022 BOB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 15.3309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 12.3308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0001 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.1753 to the December average rate of 12.6515, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 15.3309 was down 10.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 17.1046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76,654 AFN

2021 Average 60,443 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 61,654 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,000.31 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

15.4344

12.3258

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 13.3468, compared to 12.7725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5743 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3468

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 1.2068 AFN (High: 14.5091 / Low: 13.3023). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2904 AFN (High: 13.0406 / Low: 12.7502).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.2068

June Spread (Stable) ±0.2904

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 1.6209 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 15.1753) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.2216), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9538 (+35.23%).

2022 Avg (January) 15.1753

2021 Avg (January) 11.2216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.3309	14.8267	15.1753
February	14.5091	13.3023	13.5544
March	13.3510	12.6102	12.9001
April	12.9042	12.4464	12.7020
May	13.1724	12.4630	12.8187
June	13.0406	12.7502	12.9303
July	13.1705	12.7178	12.9029
August	13.2291	12.7402	12.9463
September	13.0338	12.6055	12.8159
October	12.8112	12.3308	12.5849
November	12.9117	12.5944	12.7333
December	12.7992	12.4340	12.6515