2022 BTN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4284 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.0338 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1485 AFN

2022 BTN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BTN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.4284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 1.0338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3946 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4050 to the December average rate of 1.0606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.4284 was down 7.54% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.5449, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,142 AFN

2021 Average 5,645 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 5,169 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,972.88 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.4398

1.0219

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 1.2073, compared to 1.0897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2073

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.1223 AFN (High: 1.3363 / Low: 1.2140). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0290 AFN (High: 1.0930 / Low: 1.0641).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1223

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0290

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1601 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1601

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.4050) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3474 (+32.85%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.4050

2021 Avg (January) 1.0576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4284	1.3685	1.4050
February	1.3363	1.2140	1.2449
March	1.2125	1.1317	1.1642
April	1.1747	1.1192	1.1478
May	1.1681	1.1147	1.1410
June	1.1542	1.1130	1.1407
July	1.1338	1.1012	1.1157
August	1.1492	1.1043	1.1231
September	1.1277	1.0736	1.1051
October	1.0861	1.0338	1.0568
November	1.0930	1.0641	1.0769
December	1.0887	1.0421	1.0606