YEARLY HIGH
19.3778 AFN
YEARLY LOW
16.1090 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.4509 AFN

2022 BRL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BRL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 19.3778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 16.1090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2689 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.9353 to the December average rate of 16.6711, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 19.3778 was down 6.66% compared to the 2021 peak of 20.7594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 484,446 AFN
2021 Average 386,537 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 402,724 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,721.52 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

19.1756
16.2915
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 18.1092, compared to 16.7926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.7926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 2.0676 AFN (High: 18.8121 / Low: 16.7444). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7561 AFN (High: 17.0217 / Low: 16.2656).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.0676
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7561

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0793 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 18.9353) against the same month in 2021 (average: 14.4353), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5000 (+31.17%).

2022 Avg (January) 18.9353
2021 Avg (January) 14.4353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.3778 18.2572 18.9353
February 18.9724 17.5921 17.9358
March 18.7637 16.7499 17.8598
April 19.3014 17.2943 18.4518
May 18.8121 16.7444 17.8299
June 18.6729 16.7061 17.6425
July 17.4363 16.1627 16.5632
August 17.7534 16.9824 17.3973
September 17.4423 16.2605 16.9318
October 17.1342 16.1090 16.5319
November 17.4458 16.1735 16.6604
December 17.0217 16.2656 16.6711